Maloney applauds MTA-LIRR labor agreement

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) today released the following statement on the labor agreement between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Long Island Rail Road Unions.

“I applaud the MTA and LIRR unions for working together to arrive at a final deal that settles a four-year-old contract dispute. When the congressional delegation met with MTA leaders last week, the message we sent was simple: go back to the bargaining table and do what is necessary to avoid a strike. With the support and urging of Governor Cuomo, that is what has occurred.

“This is a victory for union members, commuters, businesses and taxpayers throughout New York. Any shutdown in LIRR services would have had a severe impact on our economy. We should all be glad that all parties were able to come together with a resolution that works.”