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Federal financial disclosures reveal that the five unions behind the May 2026 Long Island Rail Road strike — the first in over 30 years — collectively spent $3.2 million on premium hotels, casino resorts, and upscale restaurants in 2025, even as they argued their members couldn't keep up with the cost of living. The three-day walkout stranded 300,000 daily commuters and cost the New York region an estimated $61 million per day before a tentative deal was reached providing a 4.5% raise.