Archive · 11 Jun 2025
NJ Transit Engineers Approve Deal, Ending Strike Halting NYC Routes
Imagine a group of train drivers in New Jersey went on strike, which meant a lot of people couldn't get to work or school in New York City.
After three days, they made a deal!
The train drivers and the company agreed on a new plan.
The plan gives the drivers more money, which is like getting a raise!
The deal covers several years.
The boss of the train company said it was a good deal for everyone.
The drivers also said they wanted fair pay and didn't want to make things harder for the company.
It was the first time this had happened in over 40 years!
NJ Transit train engineers approved a tentative deal to end a strike.
The strike halted service for around 100,000 daily riders, including routes to NYC.
The seven-year agreement covers the years 2020-2027.
The deal includes a significant pay raise for the engineers.
The walkout was the first transit strike in New Jersey in over 40 years.
- Who
- NJ Transit train engineers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.
- What
- NJ Transit train engineers approved a deal ending a strike.
- When
- The agreement was approved on Tuesday; the strike began on May 16.
- Where
- New Jersey and New York City
- Why
- Engineers sought a pay raise and the strike was the result of unsuccessful negotiations.
Management
Union
Wage Concerns
Management
Ensure a fair wage for the engineers
Union
Negotiated a pay raise without significantly impacting NJT's budget.
- Affected Routes
- Routes to NYC and Newark Airport
- Strike Duration
- 3 days
- Agreement Duration
- 7 years (2020-2027)
- Union Members Supporting Deal
- 398
- Union Members Rejecting Deal
- 21
- Estimated Daily Riders Affected
- 100,000