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EO 143742026-01-14Trump

Establishing a Second Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between the Long Island Rail Road Company and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations

This Executive Order establishes a second emergency board under the Railway Labor Act to investigate unresolved labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and five unions, after a first emergency board's recommendations were rejected. The board takes effect January 16, 2026, and must report within approximately 60 days after receiving final settlement offers from the parties.

EO 140772022-07-15Biden

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between Certain Railroads Represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and Their Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations

President Biden established an Emergency Board under the Railway Labor Act to investigate unresolved labor disputes between major freight railroads and their unions. The three-member board was tasked with producing a report within 30 days to prevent a strike that would disrupt interstate commerce and essential transportation services.

EO 136542013-11-21Obama

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between the Long Island Rail Road Company and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations

President Obama established a three-member emergency board to investigate labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road and its unionized employees under the Railway Labor Act. The board was required to report within 30 days, during which time neither party could change working conditions for 120 days.

EO 135862011-10-06Obama

Establishing an Emergency Board to Investigate Disputes Between Certain Railroads Represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and Their Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations

President Obama established a five-member Emergency Board to investigate unresolved labor disputes between major freight railroads and their unions, triggered by a National Mediation Board finding that threatened strikes would disrupt interstate commerce. The board must report within 30 days, during which time both sides are barred from changing working conditions or striking.

EO 132052001-03-09Bush

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate a Dispute Between Northwest Airlines, Inc., and Its Employees Represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association

This executive order establishes a three-member emergency board to investigate a labor dispute between Northwest Airlines and its mechanics' union (AMFA) under the Railway Labor Act. The board is tasked with reporting to the President within 30 days, during which time the parties are prohibited from changing working conditions.

EO 130361997-02-15Clinton

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate a Dispute Between American Airlines and its Employees Represented by the Allied Pilots Association

This executive order creates a three-member emergency board to investigate a labor dispute between American Airlines and its pilots' union (Allied Pilots Association) under the Railway Labor Act. The board must report within 30 days, during which time neither party may change existing working conditions without mutual agreement.

EO 129251994-08-29Clinton

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate a Dispute Between the Soo Line Railroad Company and Certain of Its Employees Represented by the United Transportation Union

President Clinton established a three-member emergency board to investigate a labor dispute between Soo Line Railroad Company and its employees represented by the United Transportation Union under the Railway Labor Act. The board must report within 30 days, during which time neither party may change the conditions of the dispute.

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