New Jersey Transit train engineers, represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union, have initiated a strike, halting all commuter train services and affecting hundreds of thousands of commuters. Despite nearing an agreement, negotiations broke down over salary disparities, prompting the strike that began at 12:01 a.m. on Friday. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy criticized the union for the disruption, while both sides plan to resume negotiations on Sunday with hopes of a swift resolution.
