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NJ Transit Engineers Threaten Strike Over Salary Dispute

5/9/2025

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NJ Transit train engineers may initiate a strike on May 16 amid unresolved contract negotiations over salaries.
Engineers seek annual salaries of $190,000, while NJ Transit proposes $170,000 by 2029, citing financial concerns.
Contingency plans include additional buses and shuttles, addressing only 20% of rail ridership needs.
Metro-North will accept NJ Transit tickets for free rides to NYC to manage potential commuter overflow.

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NJ Transit train engineers may initiate a strike on May 16 amid unresolved contract negotiations over salaries.
Engineers seek annual salaries of $190,000, while NJ Transit proposes $170,000 by 2029, citing financial concerns.
Contingency plans include additional buses and shuttles, addressing only 20% of rail ridership needs.
Metro-North will accept NJ Transit tickets for free rides to NYC to manage potential commuter overflow.