Wave Of Teacher Strikes Threatens School Openings
National teachers unions predict up to 400 strikes this school year as schools begin in cities like St. Louis Philadelphia East St. Louis New Orleans and Wilmington. NEA and AFT say tens of thousands could be affected with 50 hits at start and 300 to 350 later.
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Long Island Commuters Struggle After Train Cancellations
Long Island Railroad cancels 28 morning trains affecting 90,000 riders. Commuters seek alternatives as crowded late trains, subways, buses, and autos fill gaps. Rep. Lester Wolff calls for ICC and DOT investigation into railroad operations amid a car shortage from a dispute over 18 firings. Union denies slowdown, cites aging equipment and undermanned repair facilities.
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Long Island
Interstate Commerce Commission
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