{"id":2435356,"date":"2025-05-16T04:40:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T08:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nj-transit-locomotive-engineers-union-goes-on-strike-early-friday-morning-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T04:41:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T08:41:31","slug":"nj-transit-locomotive-engineers-union-goes-on-strike-early-friday-morning-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nj-transit-locomotive-engineers-union-goes-on-strike-early-friday-morning-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"NJ Transit locomotive engineers union goes on strike early Friday morning &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnj-transit-locomotive-engineers-union-goes-on-strike-early-friday-morning-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2435356&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kathleen-j-anderson-possible-rail-strike-could-spell-big-trouble-for-economy-democrats\/\" title=\"Kathleen J. Anderson: Possible Rail ... Could Spell Big Trouble for Economy, Democrats\">locomotive engineers union<\/a> for NJ Transit initiated a strike early Friday morning after failing to reach a contract agreement with the transit company. This marks New Jersey&#8217;s first transit strike as 1983, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >considerably impacting daily commutes<\/a> for hundreds of thousands in the New York Metropolitan area. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and trainmen announced the strike shortly before a deadline for contract negotiations, which had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-isnt-done-building-genocide-olympics-venues-with-a-month-to-go\/\" title=\"China Isn&#039;t Done Building Genocide Olympics Venues with a Month to Go\">reportedly stalled<\/a> over issues related to wage increases. The union, supported by national leadership, has expressed frustration over NJ Transit&#8217;s funding priorities, highlighting the company&#8217;s financial resources for projects unrelated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-coronavirus-vaccine-deliveries-to-begin-next-week\/\" title=\"Trump Says Coronavirus Vaccine Deliveries to Begin Next Week\">front-line workers<\/a>. The NJ Transit CEO has described the strike as a &#8220;pause&#8221; in negotiations, indicating a willingness to resume discussions instantly.Governor Phil Murphy emphasized the need for a prompt resolution that balances the needs of both employees and the fiscal realities facing New Jersey taxpayers. The strike could perhaps affect around 350,000 daily commuters who rely on NJ Transit services.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">NJ Transit locomotive engineers union goes on strike early Friday morning<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2122934\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">New Jersey<\/a> Transit locomotive engineers went on strike early Friday morning as negotiations between the transportation company and union workers failed to produce a contract agreement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is the Garden State&rsquo;s first transit strike since 1983. The work stoppage is expected to cause hundreds of thousands of people in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">New York<\/a> Metropolitan area to find other means of transportation for their morning commute. Friday&rsquo;s strike comes after the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers <a href=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/post\/nj-transit-strike-2025-update-talks-set-continue-rail-engineer-walkout-nears\/16424525\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reportedly<\/a> turned down a contract a month ago.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/3406967\/left-wing-extremism-psychological-disorders\/\">Left-wing extremism reflects psychological disorders, mental health professionals say<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/3410220\/mad-men-jon-hamm-new-show-apple-tv-your-friends-and-neighbors\/\">Jon Hamm 10 years after Don Draper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/3409365\/david-mamet-henry-johnson-review\/\">A new Mamet film at last<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;The locomotive engineers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLET) have voted to strike, which means the complete suspension of NJ TRANSIT rail service, including Metro-North west of Hudson service,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.njtransit.com\/railstoppage\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read<\/a> a message on the NJ Transit website. &ldquo;NJ TRANSIT strongly encourages all those who can work from home to do so and limit traveling on the NJ TRANSIT system to essential purposes only.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union reportedly announced its intention to proceed with a strike about 30 minutes before Thursday night&rsquo;s deadline for a contract resolution. Around 450 union members participated in the work stoppage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;After 15 hours of non-stop contract talks today, no agreement on a wage increase was reached this evening,&rdquo; the BLET union <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/05\/15\/us-news\/nj-transit-engineers-on-strike-after-contract-negotiations-fail-wreaking-havoc-on-commuters\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">declared<\/a> in a released statement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our members at NJ Transit had the full support of our national union, as well as the Teamsters,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/news\/local-news\/nj-transit-unable-to-reach-contract-deal-with-engineers\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> Mark Wallace, the union&rsquo;s national president. &ldquo;NJ Transit has a half-billion dollars for a swanky new headquarters and $53 million for decorating the interior of that unnecessary building. They gave away $20 million in revenue during a fare holiday last year. They have money for penthouse views and pet projects, just not for their front-line workers. Enough is enough. We will stay out until our members receive the fair pay that they deserve.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri reportedly <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/post\/nj-transit-strike-2025-update-talks-set-continue-rail-engineer-walkout-nears\/16424525\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">categorized<\/a> the work stoppage as a &ldquo;pause in the conversations.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I certainly expect to pick back up these conversations as soon as possible,&rdquo; Kolluri said Thursday night. &ldquo;If they&rsquo;re willing to meet tonight, I&rsquo;ll meet them again tonight. If they want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-passes-daylight-savings-time-bill-with-unusual-speed\/\" title=\"Senate Passes Daylight Savings Time Bill With Unusual Speed\">meet tomorrow morning<\/a>, I&rsquo;ll do it again. Because I think this is an imminently workable problem. The question is, do they have the willingness to come to a solution.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/phil-murphy\/\" title=\"\">Phil Murphy<\/a> (D-NJ) urged a quick resolution to the strike. He acknowledged the situation&rsquo;s complexities but called for an agreement &ldquo;that is both fair to employees and at the same time affordable to New Jersey&rsquo;s commuters and taxpayers.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We cannot ignore the agency&rsquo;s fiscal realities,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/post\/nj-transit-strike-2025-update-talks-set-continue-rail-engineer-walkout-nears\/16424525\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> Murphy.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3409875\/democrats-oppose-gop-work-requirements-medicaid-snap-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DEMOCRATS BALK AT WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAID AND SNAP BENEFITS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NJ Transit is the nation&rsquo;s third-largest transit system, operating buses and trains in the state between New York City and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/philadelphia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Philadelphia<\/a>, according to reports. Trains regularly take commuters to Newark Airport and New York City&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/travel\/3384112\/trump-administration-seized-control-penn-station-renovation-mta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Penn Station<\/a> daily.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/05\/15\/us-news\/nj-transit-engineers-on-strike-after-contract-negotiations-fail-wreaking-havoc-on-commuters\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Jersey&rsquo;s governor<\/a>, the work stoppage could affect as many as 350,000 commuters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2122934\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2122934\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NJ Transit locomotive engineers strike after failed contract talks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2435357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ap18215668813901-1024x683.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[42302,55357,55356,38885],"class_list":["post-2435356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-labor-news","tag-locomotive-engineers","tag-nj-transit","tag-union-strike"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ap18215668813901-1024x683.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2435356","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2435356"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2435356\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2435360,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2435356\/revisions\/2435360"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2435357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2435356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2435356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2435356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}