Gothamist May 22, 2026 • 17:58

LIRR strike serves as reminder: It pays big to work for the MTA - Gothamist

By https://gothamist.com/staff/clayton-guse

LIRR strike serves as reminder: It pays big to work for the MTA - Gothamist

As LIRR workers went on strike, MTA Chair Janno Lieber pointed out they're the highest paid railroad employees in the country. His remarks were an instance of the pot calling the kettle black.

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