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NJ Transit Strike: What To Know As Work Stoppage Affects Thousands Of Commuters—And Could Impact Beyoncé Concertgoers
- NJ Transit rail workers represented by BLET began a strike shortly after midnight on Friday, May 16, halting all commuter train service in New Jersey.
- The strike followed failed wage negotiations amid demands for pay increases and cost-of-living adjustments, with no end date currently set as key issues remain unresolved.
- NJ Transit suspended rail service for over 300,000 daily riders, while limited bus routes and a park-and-ride program starting May 19 provide roughly 20% capacity to mitigate disruptions.
- Governor Phil Murphy emphasized the importance of returning to negotiations to finalize an agreement that balances fairness for workers with affordability for commuters, while BLET president Mark Wallace affirmed that their strike will continue until their members obtain the compensation they rightly deserve.
- The strike has caused major commuter disruptions and could affect upcoming events like Beyoncé's May 22-29 concerts at MetLife Stadium, highlighting broader impacts and possible federal intervention if commerce is impeded.
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The effects of New Jersey Transit’s rail strike rippled across the region on Friday, disrupting travel plans for tens of thousands of commuters, hurting businesses that depend on riders’ spending and creating an opening for at least one company hoping to capitalize on the chaos. With trains at a standstill after locomotive engineers walked off the job, the consequences for businesses like the Trackside Jo Cafe at Hoboken Terminal were clear imme…
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