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Ridgewood NJ, In a decisive vote on June 10, members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) approved a new labor contract with NJ Transit, ending years of stalled negotiations and bringing wage increases for nearly 450 rail engineers.
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Ridgewood NJ, after a disruptive weekend strike, NJ TRANSIT rail service, including Metro-North service west of the Hudson, will fully resume on Tuesday, May 20, starting with the first scheduled train on each line. Limited contingency service will remain in effect through Monday, May 19.
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East Rutherford NJ, Planning to attend the Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium on May 15 or 16? If you’re coming from New York City, Coach USA has you covered with direct shuttle service from Port Authority Bus Terminal to the stadium — just in time as NJ Transit has announced canceled services due to a looming engineer strike.
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With the NJ Transit strike expected to begin on May 16, 2025, Boxcar is stepping in to provide commuters with a reliable alternative. Starting Monday, May 12, Boxcar will implement a new Bergen Bullet emergency schedule from Ridgewood Train Station to ensure continued transportation throughout the strike period.
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Ridgewood Nj, the threat of a rail strike in New Jersey is growing after NJ Transit’s locomotive engineers voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative labor agreement, with a staggering 87% voting “no”. The high turnout — 93% of eligible union members — sends a powerful message as the agency faces increasing pressure to return to the bargaining table.
Continue reading NJ Transit Engineers Overwhelmingly Reject Contract Offer, Strike Looms for May 15