LIRR Contract Terms Revealed Wed May 20 — 4.5% Raise + $3,000 Lump Sum for Final Year; MTA Board Set to Ratify Today; Five Unions Still Need Member Vote

Tentative LIRR deal that ended Mon night's 3-day strike includes 4.5% raise for 2026 (final year of 4-year contract) plus a $3,000 lump-sum payout. MTA board set to vote Wednesday May 20 to ratify the framework; five LIRR unions must still hold member ratification votes over coming days. Service fully restored Tue. Mamdani called the deal one that "recognizes both the critical importance of the LIRR and the workers who keep it running." Hochul claimed measured victory.

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