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STATEMENT: Long Island DSA congratulates LIRR workers on win

5/18/26

Long Island DSA welcomes news that Long Island Rail Road workers reached a new contract agreement, ending a three-day strike that disrupted rail service across the region.

This strike underscored a simple truth: Long Island doesn’t run without workers. As the cost of living continues to rise, working people deserve fair pay and dignity on the job, not blame for budget shortfalls.

From the moment the strike was announced, Long Island DSA stood in solidarity with workers and union members across the LIRR by providing food, water, and support on the picket line.

Even amid constant attacks on organized labor, workers continue to show that real power comes from collective action. Today’s agreement is not just a victory for LIRR workers but a win for working people across Long Island.

Long Island DSA remains committed to building solidarity and strengthening connections across our island. We have a world to win, and that struggle begins at home.