Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-9) this morning issued a statement on the New Jersey Transit strike.

“New Jersey Transit commuters have faced a lot of adversity and were already bracing for another difficult summer. For the rail service to stop running entirely this morning causes deep suffering for so many of our already-burdened communities and is a blow to our regional economy,” said Congresswoman Pou.

“I am deeply frustrated by the labor impasse at NJ Transit and have stayed in touch with both sides. Engineers have been without a contract too long and our commuters have suffered enough. The railroad and the engineers union should get back to the negotiating table without delay, avoid a prolonged disruption in service, and reach a fair deal now.”