The New Jersey Transit engineers' strike led to a significant commute disruption for approximately 350,000 individuals trying to travel into New York City. With the majority of New Jersey commuters relying on trains for this journey, many had to look for alternative options, such as buses, to reach their destinations. The strike followed unsuccessful negotiations between the union and management, marking the first transit strike in over 40 years amidst ongoing labor disputes. NJ Transit officials expressed hopes for resuming talks soon to resolve the conflict.
"I left home very early because of it," he said, grabbing the bus in Montclair, New Jersey, and arriving in Manhattan at 7 a.m. "I think a lot of people don't come in on Fridays since COVID. I don't know what's going to happen Monday."
"We presented them the last proposal; they rejected it and walked away with two hours left on the clock," said Tom Haas, general chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.
"I certainly expect to pick back up these conversations as soon as possible," he said late Thursday during a joint news conference with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
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