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The MTA and unions representing LIRR workers reached a deal to end the three-day railroad strike, officials announced on Monday.
“Tonight, the @MTA reached a fair deal with the five LIRR unions that delivers raises for workers while protecting riders and taxpayers,” Gov. Kathy Hochul wrote in a statement.
“I’m pleased to announce that phased LIRR service will resume beginning tomorrow at noon.”
The short-lived strike began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday and wreaked havoc, especially on Monday when hundreds of thousands of commuters were forced to either find travel alternatives or work remotely.
Some Long Islanders spent two grueling hours on the road just to catch shuttle buses into Manhattan for “nightmare” commutes.
Those who drove into the Big Apple were hard-pressed to find parking on Monday morning.
The coalition of five labor groups and the MTA had been at odds mostly over how much of a pay raise union workers should receive over the next several years.
The details of Monday’s deal were not immediately clear.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
