Long Island Rail Road strike to end as MTA, unions reach tentative deal, Gov. Kathy Hochul says

The Long Island Rail Road strike is coming to an end after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and unions reached a tentative agreement Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.  “Tonight, the MTA reached a fair deal with the five LIRR unions that delivers raises for workers while protecting riders and taxpayers. I’m pleased to announce … Read more

SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative deal with major studios

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists reached a tentative agreement with the major studios on Saturday, avoiding a repeat of the strikes from three years ago. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The labor union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and … Read more

Here’s where things stand after a tentative, 2-week Iran ceasefire took effect

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The ceasefire reached Wednesday has raised hopes of halting hostilities between Iran, Israel and the United States, but many issues remain unresolved. Reaching a permanent deal will be key to ending a war that’s shaken the Middle East and global energy markets. But there are vast differences between U.S. President … Read more

Writers Guild of America strikes tentative deal with studios

The Writers Guild of America has made a tentative deal with the major studios, one month before their contract was set to expire, the guild said on social media Saturday night. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The labor union, which represents thousands of writers in … Read more