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New Jersey Transit train engineers OK tentative deal that ended strike which had halted NYC routes

New Jersey Transit train engineers approved a tentative deal last month, ending a three-day strike that halted service to New York City and Newark airport.
The strike began on May 16 and was the state's first transit walkout in over 40 years, disrupting routes for about 100,000 daily riders.
On Tuesday, New Jersey Transit and the union representing its train engineers revealed that the tentative seven-year contract, spanning 2020 to 2027, includes substantial wage increases.
The vote tally showed 398 members supported the deal while 21 opposed it, with union leader Tom Haas stating they sought "equal pay for equal work."
The agreement resolved the strike, aimed to avoid fare hikes, and awaits NJ Transit board approval to confirm terms that balance pay and budget concerns.

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