DiNapoli: LIRR Strike Could Cause $50 Million In Economic Loss Daily

[hrmjustin]

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A strike of Long Island Rail Road workers’ unions could cause up to $50 million in economic loss daily, the New York State Comptroller’s Office said.

There are no plans to restart talks between the MTA and workers’ unions after negotiations broke down on Monday with both sides walking away from the table.

With the potential walkout of 5,400 workers looming in just five days, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said a strike would be a “devastating blow to a region still struggling to recover from Superstorm Sandy and the recession.”

“Both sides must go the extra mile to reach a reasonable settlement so we can avoid the costly impact of a strike and the millions of dollars in lost economic activity,” he said in a statement Tuesday.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/07/15/no-new-negotiations-set-between-mta-lirr-unions-as-workers-prepare-for-strike/

[hrmjustin]

1. LIRR Talks Break Down, Service Will Decrease To Prepare For Strike

http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2014/07/14/lirr-service-will-wind-down-this-week-to-prepare-for-strike/?mod=WSJ_NY_NY_Blog

[SummerSnow]

2. Every time they strike we're sure to get a fare hike.I bet $3.00 this time.