WASHINGTON D.C. –  Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) released the following statement regarding the recently announced agreement between New Jersey Transit and members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET) that will ensure higher wages for members and future upgrades to the current rail system and overall infrastructure.  

“New Jersey shouldn’t have to experience another summer full of transit breakdowns and delays; the agreement made today with NJ Transit and BLET members is a step in the right direction to make our transit system more efficient and reliable,” said Senator Andy Kim. “With higher wages guaranteed for those tasked with day-to-day operations and commitments to make desperately needed upgrades and repairs, I am encouraged to see both sides finding solutions and will continue to track progress as the year continues.” 

Senator Kim works to lower healthcare costs and breakdown disparities in healthcare access across our country as a member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), whose jurisdiction includes most of the agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services. Kim also sits on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and the Special Committee on Aging. Learn more about Senator Kim’s service on behalf of New Jersey here.  

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