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Michael Podhorzer
Coverage of Michael Podhorzer in the Nexus archive.
- That’s No Way to Run a Railroad
The article criticizes high compensation and work rules for Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) workers, funded by taxpayers and commuters, and questions the fairness of public-sector union benefits. Governor Kathy Hochul settled a strike without significant reforms, perpetuating costly practices. The piece argues that collective-bargaining laws prioritize union interests over public efficiency.