No accord for NJ Transit, rail union as strike date looms

At an NJ Transit board meeting, the head of the union that represents conductors said 17 unions affected by the contract negotiations have authorized a strike if necessary.

According to Burkert, NJ Transit's latest offer would force workers to pay between roughly $400 and $700 more per month in health insurance premiums.

The Presidential Emergency Board said its recommendation would be consistent with wage increases at the other four large commuter rail carriers — Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, MetroNorth and PATH.