With largest US commuter rail system shut down, federal labor officials urge unions to resume talks

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1. Boston

   With largest US commuter rail system shut down, NY governor urges unions to resume talks ↗ (opens Boston)

   Published May 16, 2026

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   New York Gov. Kathy Hochul implored unions representing workers for the Long Island Rail Road to resume bargaining.

2. WFMZ Allentown

   With largest US commuter rail system shut down, federal labor officials urge unions to resume talks ↗ (opens WFMZ Allentown)

   Published May 16, 2026

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   Federal officials are imploring unions whose workers serve North America’s largest commuter rail system to return to the negotiating table. Earlier New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged the unions resume

3. The Boston Globe

   NY governor pleads with unions to resume talks amid commuter rail strike ↗ (opens The Boston Globe)

   Published May 16, 2026

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   Long Island Rail Road workers went on strike early Saturday morning, and officials are pleading for a deal before Monday morning's commute.

4. Kokomo Tribune

   With largest US commuter rail system shut down, New York governor urges unions to resume talks ↗ (opens Kokomo Tribune)

   Published May 16, 2026

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5. MyNorthwest

   With North America’s largest commuter rail system shut down, NY governor begs unions to resume talks ↗ (opens MyNorthwest)

   Published May 16, 2026

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   NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pleaded with unions representing workers for the Long Island Rail Road, North America’s largest commuter rail