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Establishment of Emergency Board to Investigate Disputes between Long Island Rail Road Company and Labor Unions

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The President has established an emergency board to investigate disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and labor unions, including the Transportation Communications Union, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The board will be composed of a chair and two other members appointed by the President, and will report to the President within 30 days of its creation. The board's functions are subject to the availability of funds, and its records will be maintained by the National Mediation Board.

Key Takeaways:

  • The disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and labor unions involve the Transportation Communications Union, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
  • The President has established an emergency board to investigate and report on these disputes, with the board composed of a chair and two other members appointed by the President.
  • The board must report to the President within 30 days of its creation, and its functions are subject to the availability of funds.
  • No member of the board shall be pecuniarily or otherwise interested in any organization of railroad employees or any carrier.
  • The records and files of the board will be maintained in the physical custody of the National Mediation Board upon its termination.
  • The board will terminate upon the submission of its report.
  • The costs for publication of this order will be borne by the Department of Transportation.

Statistics:

  • 5 labor unions are involved in the disputes: Transportation Communications Union, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
  • 3 members will be appointed by the President to compose the emergency board.
  • 30 days is the deadline for the board to report to the President.
  • 120 days is the period during which no change in the conditions out of which the disputes arose shall be made by the parties to the controversy.

Sources:

  • 45 U.S.C. 151-188 (RLA) - Railway Labor Act, as amended
  • 45 U.S.C. 159a - section 9A of the RLA (RFPA)

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