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New Jersey Transit train engineers went on strike on May 16, 2025, affecting 350,000 commuters in New Jersey and New York City. The strike, the first in over 40 years, follows failed negotiations over wages. The union seeks higher pay, claiming engineers earn $113,000 annually, while NJ Transit disputes this, citing $135,000 average earnings.

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