NJ Transit Strike: Engineers Protest Low Wages Amidst Lavish Spending

NJ Transit locomotive engineers are on strike, citing unfair wages and questioning the allocation of funds. The workers claim they are paid far less than their counterparts at other transit agencies, while the company spent $53 million on decorating a new headquarters and gave away $20 million in a fare holiday last year. "They have money for penthouses and pet projects, just not for their frontline workers," stated a union representative. The strike continues, with commuters facing disruption and calls for an investigation into NJ Transit's financial practices. The situation highlights the growing concerns about wage inequality and the need for transparency in public spending.