New Jersey Transit is on the verge of its largest rail strike since 1983 after the board adjourned a meeting without reaching an agreement with the locomotive engineer union. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen authorized a strike starting as early as 12:01 a.m. Friday, which could disrupt service for approximately 100,000 commuters. A tentative agreement reached last month was rejected by union members. NJ Transit President Kris Kolluri remains optimistic about reaching a deal before the deadline, emphasizing fairness for employees, taxpayers, and riders. Negotiations are set to resume Thursday morning. Locomotive engineers, who have worked without a contract since 2019, protested outside the meeting, highlighting the demanding nature of their 24/7 job.
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