International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Coverage of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers in the Nexus archive.
- Unions that paralyzed New York commute over pay spent millions on luxury travel, filings show
Five unions involved in the Long Island Rail Road strike spent over $3.2 million on luxury travel and events in 2025, according to Labor Department disclosures. The unions argued that workers were being squeezed by rising costs during the same year. The strike disrupted hundreds of thousands of daily riders and cost the region an estimated $61 million per day.
- Unions that paralyzed New York commute over pay spent millions on luxury travel, filings show
Five unions involved in the Long Island Rail Road strike spent over $3.2 million on luxury travel and events in 2025, according to Labor Department disclosures. The strike disrupted hundreds of thousands of daily riders and cost the region an estimated $61 million per day. The unions argued that workers were being squeezed by rising costs.
- With North America’s largest commuter rail system shut down, NY governor begs unions to resume talks
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is urging unions to resume talks as the Long Island Rail Road strike enters its second day, affecting hundreds of thousands of commuters. The strike is the first in three decades and has caused disruptions to the largest commuter rail system in North America. The unions are seeking better salaries and healthcare premiums.