NPR Series: NYC Transit Strike Ends, Union Agrees to Talks https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5065605 Bus and subway services resume after a three-day strike. The Transport Workers' Union and Metropolitan Transportation Authority agree to return to the negotiating table. Transit employeers are now working without a contract. At left, buses roll out of the Harlem bus depot. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:51:12 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Series: NYC Transit Strike Ends, Union Agrees to Talks https://www.npr.org/series/5065605/nyc-transit-strike-ends-union-agrees-to-talks New York City Buses, Subways Back on Track The subways and buses are operating at full strength again in New York City. The country's largest mass transit system was back on schedule by Friday's morning commute, following an end Thursday to the three-day strike. Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2005/12/23/5068181/new-york-city-buses-subways-back-on-track https://www.npr.org/2005/12/23/5068181/new-york-city-buses-subways-back-on-track The subways and buses are operating at full strength again in New York City. The country's largest mass transit system was back on schedule by Friday's morning commute, following an end Thursday to the three-day strike.

]]> Nancy Solomon NYC Transit Union to Move Toward Resuming Service The Transport Workers Union has just agreed to move toward restoring bus and subway service in New York City after three days on strike. Mediators said this morning that the union would take steps to return to work and to the negotiating table. They also said a final agreement remains out of reach between the union and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2005/12/22/5066106/nyc-transit-union-to-move-toward-resuming-service https://www.npr.org/2005/12/22/5066106/nyc-transit-union-to-move-toward-resuming-service The Transport Workers Union has just agreed to move toward restoring bus and subway service in New York City after three days on strike. Mediators said this morning that the union would take steps to return to work and to the negotiating table. They also said a final agreement remains out of reach between the union and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

]]> Beth Fertig NYC Transit Workers Persevere in Strike In the third day of a transit strike in New York City, picketing workers are holding the line for better pay, and full pension and health insurance contributions. The union's president has been ordered to appear in court and could be jailed for contempt. Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2005/12/22/5065789/nyc-transit-workers-persevere-in-strike https://www.npr.org/2005/12/22/5065789/nyc-transit-workers-persevere-in-strike In the third day of a transit strike in New York City, picketing workers are holding the line for better pay, and full pension and health insurance contributions. The union's president has been ordered to appear in court and could be jailed for contempt.

]]> Nancy Solomon Transport Workers Union Leader Roger Toussaint Beth Fertig of member station WNYC discusses the Transport Workers Union, its pugnacious leader, Roger Toussaint, and the various pension, pay and health care issues that are at the center of the New York City transit labor dispute. Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2005/12/22/5066460/transport-workers-union-leader-roger-toussaint https://www.npr.org/2005/12/22/5066460/transport-workers-union-leader-roger-toussaint Beth Fertig of member station WNYC discusses the Transport Workers Union, its pugnacious leader, Roger Toussaint, and the various pension, pay and health care issues that are at the center of the New York City transit labor dispute.

]]> Beth Fertig New York Transit Strike Ends; Services to Resume Transit union leaders vote Thursday to end a three-day strike after state mediators worked out a deal to bring them back to the bargaining table. Union members will work without a new contract, and subway and bus services will resume as early as Thursday night. Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2005/12/22/5066457/new-york-transit-strike-ends-services-to-resume https://www.npr.org/2005/12/22/5066457/new-york-transit-strike-ends-services-to-resume Transit union leaders vote Thursday to end a three-day strike after state mediators worked out a deal to bring them back to the bargaining table. Union members will work without a new contract, and subway and bus services will resume as early as Thursday night.

]]> Luke Burbank Transit Strike Could Deliver Blow to NYC Economy A strike by transit workers in New York City has entered its second day, and city officials warn that its economy could take a big hit. A state judge declared the strike illegal Tuesday, imposing a fine of $1 million a day on the transit union. The union has promised to appeal. Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2005/12/21/5064048/transit-strike-could-deliver-blow-to-nyc-economy https://www.npr.org/2005/12/21/5064048/transit-strike-could-deliver-blow-to-nyc-economy A strike by transit workers in New York City has entered its second day, and city officials warn that its economy could take a big hit. A state judge declared the strike illegal Tuesday, imposing a fine of $1 million a day on the transit union. The union has promised to appeal.

]]> Jim Zarroli Labor Issues, History Behind New York Transit Strike <EM>New York Times</EM> Reporter Steven Greenhouse discusses the motives and history behind the latest New York City transit worker strike. Greenhouse writes about labor and workplace issues. Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2005/12/21/5065071/labor-issues-history-behind-new-york-transit-strike https://www.npr.org/2005/12/21/5065071/labor-issues-history-behind-new-york-transit-strike New York Times Reporter Steven Greenhouse discusses the motives and history behind the latest New York City transit worker strike. Greenhouse writes about labor and workplace issues.

]]> New Yorkers Cope with Second Day of Transit Strike New York City's transit strike enters its second day, leaving millions of New Yorkers without transportation. People of all walks of life and businesses big and small are feeling the effects. Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2005/12/21/5065074/new-yorkers-cope-with-second-day-of-transit-strike https://www.npr.org/2005/12/21/5065074/new-yorkers-cope-with-second-day-of-transit-strike

New York City's transit strike enters its second day, leaving millions of New Yorkers without transportation. People of all walks of life and businesses big and small are feeling the effects.

]]> Luke Burbank The True Cost of the NYC Transit Strike New York City officials say the ongoing mass transit strike could cost the city $400 million dollars a day. Mike Pesca investigates the true cost of the strike and the facts behind the official estimate. Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2005/12/21/5064612/the-true-cost-of-the-nyc-transit-strike https://www.npr.org/2005/12/21/5064612/the-true-cost-of-the-nyc-transit-strike New York City officials say the ongoing mass transit strike could cost the city $400 million dollars a day. Mike Pesca investigates the true cost of the strike and the facts behind the official estimate.

]]> Mike Pesca Transit Union Uses Strike in Fight to Retain Benefits Striking New York transit workers are trying to hold on to what most private-sector employees lost long ago: generous pensions that cost workers little. But shutting down the city's transit system just before Christmas carries huge risks. And winning over the public may not be easy. Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2005/12/21/5065709/transit-union-uses-strike-in-fight-to-retain-benefits https://www.npr.org/2005/12/21/5065709/transit-union-uses-strike-in-fight-to-retain-benefits Striking New York transit workers are trying to hold on to what most private-sector employees lost long ago: generous pensions that cost workers little. But shutting down the city's transit system just before Christmas carries huge risks. And winning over the public may not be easy.

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