New Jersey Transit faces imminent strike over wages

NJ Transit locomotive engineers and management are at an impasse over wages, with a strike possible in less than a week, potentially disrupting service on one of the nation's busiest commuter rail lines. Negotiations have stalled, with the union disputing the agency's salary figures and accusing NJ Transit of bad-faith bargaining. The union's proposal seeks higher wage increases than a previously rejected deal, while the agency insists on its original offer. A strike could begin after May 15, potentially halting all NJ Transit trains. Contingency plans involve additional buses, but they would only accommodate a fraction of daily riders and cost millions daily.