“If one union gets a better deal than the other, the one that did not get a better deal, it’s automatically entitled to that compensation,” Kolluri said. “That is basically where the dispute stands.”

According to Murphy, the original deal offered to the union would have provided the engineers “their hard-earned raises without blowing up NJ Transit’s budget” but it was ultimately rejected by the union members.

Murphy said NJ Transit is ready to continue negotiations whenever the union wants to meet, and both sides have been invited to reconvene by the National Mediation Board on Sunday.

But for now, the engineers are on strike. 

A tentative agreement reached in April called for engineers to get a 4% annual pay raise, but union members overwhelmingly rejected the deal.

At that time they were demanding salary hikes of 18% to 23 %, but the transit authority resisted the ask, citing budget constraints.

The engineers have been working without a contract since 2019. 

About 350,000 commuters take NJ Transit trains daily. The agency’s strike contingency plan calls for increased bus service from four temporary park and ride locations, but officials said the plan will only accommodate about 20% of  travelers and recommended that people work from home, if possible.

Move over Olivia, New Jersey has a new top female name for 2024.

While Liam and Olivia appear to be the dynamic duo as the most popular baby names across the country and in New Jersey for 2023, this year things are different.

Today the Social Security Administration  revealed the most popular baby names residents of the Garden State named their bundles of joy for 2024.

Liam continues to dominate for the boys, but for the females newcomer Mia reins supreme this year. There were 468 new baby girls named Mia while only 418 new baby girls were named Oliva.

Below are the top ten names for newborns in the Garden State.

2024 top 10 boy baby names in New Jersey

1. Liam
2. Noah
3. Lucas
4. Joseph
5. Michael
6. Ethan
7. Luca
8. Anthony
9. James
10. Oliver

2024 top 10 girl baby names in New Jersey

1. Mia
2. Sophia
3. Emma
4. Olivia
5. Charlotte
6. Amelia
7. Isabella
8. Sofia
9. Leah
10. Ava

Powerball winning numbers are in for the Monday, May 12 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $93 million ($42.3 million cash option).

Powerball winning numbers

The winning numbers from Monday’s drawing are 15, 16, 41, 48, and 60, with Powerball number 21. The Power Play multiplier was 3x.

Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot?

No one won the Powerball jackpot.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next Powerball drawing is Wednesday, May 14. Drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

How late can you buy a Powerball ticket?

In New Jersey, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 9:59 p.m. on the night of the draw.

What does it cost to play Powerball?

Powerball costs $2 to play. For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply nonjackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.

Are you a Powerball winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All New Jersey Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.99. For prizes over $599.99, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at New Jersey Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to New Jersey Lottery, Attn: Validations, PO Box 041, Trenton, NJ 08625-0041.

Winners can drop off their claim form and winning ticket in person at the New Jersey Lottery office where a secure drop box is available. Claim forms are also available at the office. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Lawrence Park Complex, 1333 Brunswick Avenue Circle, Trenton, NJ 08648.

To find a lottery retalier, you can search the NJ lotto website.

What are the Powerball prizes?

The complete guide to winnings is:

• Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
• Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
• Match 4 White Balls: $100
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
• Match 3 White Balls: $7
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
• Match Powerball: $4
• Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
• Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
• Match Powerball with Power Play: $16

What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?

The overall odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

How do I find the Powerball winning numbers?

Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Drawings are also lived streamed on Powerball.com. The winning numbers are posted to the Powerball and New Jersey Lottery websites.