Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Coercive Unionism (Briefly) Freezes Long Island RR
May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary by Michael Watson, research director and managing editor for InfluenceWatch:
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Coercive unionism (briefly) freezes Long Island RR
One Long Island Rail Road worker with a $50/hr base salary pulled down $292,435 in 2024. His union went on strike last week, and he believes NY Gov. Hochul has room in the budget to pay more.
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Over the weekend, five un . . .
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Coercive unionism (briefly) freezes Long Island RR
One Long Island Rail Road worker with a $50/hr base salary pulled down $292,435 in 2024. His union went on strike last week, and he believes NY Gov. Hochul has room in the budget to pay more.
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Over the weekend, five un . . .