Unions that paralyzed New York commute over pay spent millions on luxury travel, filings show
Five unions involved in the Long Island Rail Road strike spent over $3.2 million on luxury travel in 2025. This spending occurred while the unions argued that their members were struggling with rising costs. The strike disrupted hundreds of thousands of commuters and cost the region an estimated $61 million per day.
- ▪The unions spent money on high-end hotels, resorts, and restaurants for events and travel.
- ▪The reported spending included payments to Las Vegas casino hotels and upscale dining venues.
- ▪The strike began on May 16, with workers claiming their wages had not kept pace with living costs.
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Labor Unions Unions that paralyzed New York commute over pay spent millions on luxury travel, filings show Unions spent workers' dues at Caesars Palace, beachfront resorts and steakhouses while arguing members couldn't afford bills By Robert Schmad Fox News Published May 20, 2026 10:12am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video NY gubernatorial candidate calls out Hochul over LIRR strike fallout New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman criticizes Gov. Kathy Hochul's handling of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike, accusing her of poor leadership. Blakeman points to the state's financial woes and the potential $60 million daily cost of the strike, impacting hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.
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