LIRR Strike Ends as MTA, Unions Reach Tentative Agreement The three day Long Island Rail Road strike has ended after a tentative agreement between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and five LIRR labor unions.
The deal promises raises for workers without increasing taxes or fares, but commuters are left wondering what this means for the future of transportation on Long Island.
The strike was a symptom of the MTA's long standing inability to balance its budget and provide fair compensation for employees.