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LIRR president Rob Free joins News 12 as strike looms

The Locomotives Engineer’s Union and the four other unions will be talking about the next steps over the weekend.

News 12 Staff

Sep 12, 2025, 7:18 AM

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Long Island Rail Road riders will know if the largest union votes to authorize a strike come Monday.

The Locomotives Engineer’s Union and the four other unions will be talking about the next steps over the weekend.

They are holding out for a 16.5% raise over the next three years.

However, the MTA says its 9.5% offer is fair.

LIRR President Rob Free joins News 12 to talk about the MTA’s stance and how its preparing for a possible strike.

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