Governor Cathy Hochul urged Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) commuters to consider working from home amid a potential strike due to stalled negotiations between unions representing LIRR workers and the MTA over pay and working conditions. If a strike occurs, shuttle buses will be provided but will only accommodate a fraction of the usual 270,000 daily passengers. Hochul emphasized that the buses can’t fully replace LIRR service and advised employers and employees to prepare for disruptions. The unions, representing about 3,500 members, are pushing for wage increases that reflect rising inflation and the high cost of living on Long Island. Prior to any strike, the unions and MTA are set to meet again to discuss proposals. The last LIRR strike was in 1994, lasting two days.
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