NY Commuter Rail System Averts Possible Strike as Unions Ask Trump for Help

Trump Intervenes to Avert Long Island Commuter Rail Strike

President Donald Trump set up a special mediation board to prevent a strike on the nation’s largest commuter rail, the Long Island Rail Road.

NY commuter rail system averts possible strike as unions ask Trump for help

NEW YORK (AP) — A potential strike that could have shut down the nation’s largest commuter rail system this week has been averted.

In violation of members’ vote, Long Island Rail Road unions call off a strike, appealing for intervention from Trump

In appealing to Trump, the union chiefs have aligned themselves with the would-be dictator, who is preparing to deploy troops all over the country, including New York City, to crush resistance in the working class.

NYC commuters safe — for now: LIRR strike postponed

A Long Island Rail Road train approaches the Floral Park station. A strike of unionized rail workers has been postponed. A strike now could have impacted more than 250,000 daily commuters plus the Ryder Cup, set to begin Sept. 26 on Long Island. David Lassen NEW YORK — A strike of unionized Long Island Railroad workers has been averted, for now. Workers voted overwhelmingly Monday authorizing leaders to call a strike if a new contract agreement …

LIRR avoids strike until at least May as crews ask President Trump to intervene

Five unions that represent roughly half the MTA's workforce delayed a job walkoff for another eight months.