Sentences with phrase «rail road unions»

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- There was handshaking and back - patting all around Thursday, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo helped broker a deal between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Long Island Rail Road unions to avoid a potentially crippling strike.

The chief negotiator for Long Island Rail Road unions said Thursday they were «very, very close» to averting a weekend strike at the nation's largest commuter railroad after Gov. Andrew Cuomo became directly involved in the talks.

Not exact matches

Rep. Lee Zeldin (R - Shirley) announced Thursday 11 union endorsements in his re-election bid, including the Suffolk County Correction Officers Association, Smart Transportation Divison of the Long Island Rail Road, Transport Workers Union Local 252 and Plumbers Local Union No.union endorsements in his re-election bid, including the Suffolk County Correction Officers Association, Smart Transportation Divison of the Long Island Rail Road, Transport Workers Union Local 252 and Plumbers Local Union No.Union Local 252 and Plumbers Local Union No.Union No. 200.

The largest union representing Long Island Rail Road employees has endorsed Democrat Tom Suozzi in his quest to win back the Nassau County executive's office.

Members of the unions representing most Long Island Rail Road workers have overwhelmingly approved the four - year contract that was negotiated last month.

Sen. Jack Martins, a Republican who represents Nassau County, called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo this afternoon to take an active role in the negotiations between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and its labor union in order to avoid a strike on the Long Island Rail Road.

The tougher choices down the road could include major cuts in state education spending — the political third rail for many lawmakers; or what are euphemistically called «revenue enhancers,» also known as higher or new taxes; or a cap on state spending, which such powerful labor groups as the teachers and health - care workers unions fight against tooth and nail.

With the personal involvement of Governor Andrew Cuomo, chaos for LIRR commuters was averted on Thursday as the MTA and union officials reached an agreement on a deal averting a Long Island Rail Road strike.

Long Island Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin announced 11 union endorsements in his re-election bid, including the Suffolk County Correction Officers Association, Smart Transportation Divison of the Long Island Rail Road, Transport Workers Union Local 252 and Plumbers Local Union No.union endorsements in his re-election bid, including the Suffolk County Correction Officers Association, Smart Transportation Divison of the Long Island Rail Road, Transport Workers Union Local 252 and Plumbers Local Union No.Union Local 252 and Plumbers Local Union No.Union No. 200.

There is also wide agreement among business leaders, labor unions, economists and elected officials that making significant investments in America's roads, rails, and airports will not only put hundreds of thousands of people to work quickly, it is crucial to the nation's future economic growth and prosperity.

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) represents over 80,000 members working across the transport industry including on buses and road freight, mainline and underground railways, as well as shipping and offshore.