A strike by Long Island Rail Road workers has paralyzed New York’s busiest commuter rail system after contract talks with the MTA ended without an agreement. About half of the roughly 7,000 workers—across five unions—walked out at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Around 250,000 weekday riders must find alternative routes or work from home, with highways expected to worsen. The dispute centers on pay: unions want 16% over four years, while the MTA is offering at least 9.5% over three years plus an effective 4.5% in year four.
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