The following statement can be attributed to Lisa Daglian, Executive Director, Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA (PCAC):
“LIRR commuters can breathe a sigh of relief that there will not be a strike for the foreseeable future, following today’s request for a Presidential Emergency Board from LIRR Bargaining Coalition union leaders. This action opens the door for discourse, dialogue, and discussion on how to achieve an outcome that best meets the needs of the riding public, railroad workers, and the LIRR. Avoiding the chaos and economic fallout of a strike is a win for LIRR riders, and we expect that with time and mediation, both sides will come to a reasonable agreement.”