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.
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Sep 12, 2025, 11:18 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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