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Trump Forms Board to Mediate LIRR Strike, Service Disrupted

5/17/2026

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President Donald Trump signed a January executive order creating a board to mediate the Long Island Rail Road dispute.
About 3,500 workers walked off on May 16, the first strike in 32 years, halting service for nearly 300,000 riders.
MTA CEO Janno Lieber said the agency rejected the offer because it would damage budget despite meeting demands, and urged telecommuting workers to stay home and provided shuttle buses for staff.

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President Donald Trump signed a January executive order creating a board to mediate the Long Island Rail Road dispute.
About 3,500 workers walked off on May 16, the first strike in 32 years, halting service for nearly 300,000 riders.
MTA CEO Janno Lieber said the agency rejected the offer because it would damage budget despite meeting demands, and urged telecommuting workers to stay home and provided shuttle buses for staff.