NJ Transit Strike Talks Show Progress as Sides Push for Deal

NJ Transit and the engineers’ union resumed negotiations on Saturday, reporting steady progress as both sides aim to resolve the ongoing strike disrupting nearly 350,000 daily riders. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

NJ Transit and Union Seek Resolution Amid Rider Disruption

Kris Kolluri, CEO of NJ Transit, called Saturday’s discussions “constructive,” as formal talks adjourned with a plan to reconvene Sunday. Informal dialogue will continue in the meantime.

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Tom Haas, General Chairman of BLET, confirmed the tone was positive. He emphasized that both parties are making progress, but key issues remain unresolved after two years of stalled talks.

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The National Mediation Board will rejoin talks on Sunday. Haas said engineers want to return to work and serve the public, reinforcing their commitment to a fair agreement.

Roughly 450 engineers and trainees began striking Friday, marking NJ Transit’s first rail strike since 1983. The union demands better wages and improved working conditions.

Despite disruptions, the tone of discussions has shifted. Both leaders say they’re about 95% aligned, but reaching a final deal hinges on solving the last few complex matters.

More negotiations are expected Sunday. The public awaits a resolution that can restore normal NJ Transit service and ease the region’s commuter burden.

Source: newjersey.news12.com

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