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Disasters and Delays Strike Governor Murphy’s NJ Transit Fare Holiday

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Ridgewood NJ, in a move aimed at alleviating commuter frustration, Governor Murphy has announced a fare holiday for all NJ TRANSIT customers from August 26th through September 2nd, 2024. During this week-long period, fares will be waived across all modes of transportation, offering some relief to riders who have endured recent service disruptions.

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NJ TRANSIT SETTLES WITH NATIONAL LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS UNION OVER LAST YEAR’S UNLAWFUL JUNETEENTH JOB ACTION

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is still pursuing claims against the General Committee of Adjustment (GCA), the local union organization that orchestrated the illegal job action. A decision of the Federal Court last June found in favor of NJ TRANSIT and that the GCA violated the Railway Labor Act by instigating the “sick-out”. The Court’s order put in effect immediately following the job action remains in place and prohibits the local union from taking any such action in the future, including for this year’s Juneteenth holiday.

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