Executive Order Category Rationale

Justification

This executive order directly addresses a labor dispute involving the Long Island Rail Road Company and multiple railroad labor unions including the Transportation Communications Union, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, and Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen. The order's primary purpose is to establish an emergency board under the Railway Labor Act to investigate and resolve disputes that could disrupt railroad operations, which is a critical component of transportation infrastructure. The order specifically invokes section 9A of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 159a), legislation designed to prevent disruptions to rail transportation services. The Department of Transportation is designated to bear the costs of publication, further confirming the transportation-focused nature of this order.

Secondary relevant categories

• Economic Prosperity & Development (labor disputes can affect economic activity and workforce issues)
• Government Reform & Efficiency (establishes a presidential board to mediate disputes)