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MTA, LIRR unions reach a deal, ending strike; suspensions continue into Tuesday

News 12 previously reported that the main point of contention is negotiating how much of a pay increase workers will get in the fourth year of the contract.

Julia Burns

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May 18, 2026, 10:22 PM

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The MTA and unions with the Long Island Rail Road reached a deal Monday evening, ending the strike.

Gov. Kathy Hochul posted on X, saying LIRR service will resume at noon on Tuesday.

The MTA warned riders that the LIRR shutdown would cause severe road congestion and delays to the nearly 300,000 daily passengers.

Officials say service on the four main lines will resume at noon and full service will come back around 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

While neither the MTA nor the unions have given specific details about the deal yet, the main point of contention was how much of a pay increase workers will get in the fourth year of the contract.

On Monday night, Hochul claimed a fair deal was reached that adequately pays workers and doesn't cost the MTA, taxpayers, or riders.

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The MTA says it will still be offering select bus service Tuesday morning.

As the suspensions come to a close, the Attorney General's Office says people should keep an eye out for price gouging on things like rideshare services, car rentals, etc. You can report it here.

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