#labor-dispute

#labor-dispute

President Trump is wading into the brewing labor dispute between the Long Island Rail Road and its labor unions, announcing today the formation of an "emergency board" to " investigate " the conflict. The presidential intervention heads off, for now, a strike, and comes at a time when Republicans are making an effort to forge closer ties with labor unions - worthy goals, to be sure.

"Keep your hands off our pensions," union co-manager Alberto Arroyo told The Post, emphasizing the workers' strong opposition to losing their pension plan.