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Thousands of railroad employees on strike in New York

Workers for the busiest commuter rail service in North America are on strike. 3,500 Long Island Rail Road employees walked off the job in New York. Ali Bauman reports.

Published May 17, 2026, 12:52 AM

Updated May 22, 2026, 10:37 PM2.1K

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Thousands of railroad employees on strike in New York

Workers for the busiest commuter rail service in North America are on strike. 3,500 Long Island Rail Road employees walked off the job in New York. Ali Bauman reports.

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Thousands of railroad employees on strike in New York

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