President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to create a Presidential Emergency Board meant to resolve a contract dispute that nearly triggered a strike on the Long Island Rail Road this week.

The LIRR Bargaining Coalition on Monday voted to authorize a strike, but also approved seeking federal intervention. The move pushed the possibility of a strike at least into January.

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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to create a Presidential Emergency Board meant to resolve a contract dispute that nearly triggered a strike on the Long Island Rail Road this week

The LIRR Bargaining Coalition on Monday voted to authorize a strike, but also approved seeking federal intervention

The move pushed the possibility of a strike at least into January

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