### [2026-05-16](/feed/2026/05/16/index.md)

##### 2026 Long Island Rail Road strike
# Five unions representing over 3,500 workers for the Long Island Rail Road, the largest commuter rail system in North America, goes on strike to negotiate a new contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City, United States. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/lirr-new-york-commuter-rail-strike-union-a9b20b5de53a944c9da4263d289a845f)

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