Statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo
"This
year's Belmont Stakes has the potential to be a truly remarkable event,
attracting worldwide attention and millions of dollars of economic activity for
the New York metropolitan area and the entire region. The event has been
planned for months with excitement continuing to build. It is simply
unacceptable that a two-year-long labor dispute would imperil this special
event. My administration has been in touch with NYRA and the unions, and we
have urged both to resolve this dispute amicably. Both sides should put aside
their differences and do what is best for the people of the State of New York:
ensure a smooth and successful Belmont Stakes."
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UPDATE: June 6, 2:52 PM
"We are pleased to announce that after several days of intense negotiations, The New York Racing Association, Inc (NYEA) and IBEW Local 3 have come to an agreement for the maintenance and assistant starters bargaining units. Now, together, we can focus exclusively on this Saturday's Belmont Stakes and I'll Have Another's historic attempt to become the first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978," stated NYRA President and COO Ellen McClain.
Christopher Erikson, Business Manager, Local 3 IBEW, added, "The Local 3 Negotiating Committee should be commended for protecting not only the jobs of their members, but their pension and welfare benefits as well. This has been a difficult time for NYRA. Thousands of much needed jobs, good jobs, are dependent on the success of New York’s racing industry and this agreement will ensure the labor harmony necessary to be a part of that success."
The agreement addresses all major economic issues, including shift schedules, benefits for active employees, as well as pension and retiree medical benefits.
UPDATE: June 6, 2:52 PM
IBEW Local 3 and NYRA Reach Agreement
Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced a labor
contract agreement between Local 3 of the International Brotherhood of Electric
Workers (IBEW) and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) that will help ensure
the Belmont Stakes can be held this weekend.
"I am pleased that by coming together, NYRA and IBEW Local 3 have been able to forge a labor contract agreement that helps allow the much-anticipated Belmont Stakes to be held this weekend," Governor Cuomo said.
"I am pleased that by coming together, NYRA and IBEW Local 3 have been able to forge a labor contract agreement that helps allow the much-anticipated Belmont Stakes to be held this weekend," Governor Cuomo said.
"With the potential for the nation's first
Triple Crown in more than three decades, this year's Belmont Stakes holds
particular excitement for horse racing fans here in New York and across the
globe. I applaud the negotiating units on both sides for their hard work and
commitment in reaching an agreement."
"We are pleased to announce that after several days of intense negotiations, The New York Racing Association, Inc (NYEA) and IBEW Local 3 have come to an agreement for the maintenance and assistant starters bargaining units. Now, together, we can focus exclusively on this Saturday's Belmont Stakes and I'll Have Another's historic attempt to become the first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978," stated NYRA President and COO Ellen McClain.
Christopher Erikson, Business Manager, Local 3 IBEW, added, "The Local 3 Negotiating Committee should be commended for protecting not only the jobs of their members, but their pension and welfare benefits as well. This has been a difficult time for NYRA. Thousands of much needed jobs, good jobs, are dependent on the success of New York’s racing industry and this agreement will ensure the labor harmony necessary to be a part of that success."
The agreement addresses all major economic issues, including shift schedules, benefits for active employees, as well as pension and retiree medical benefits.
This extends NYRA's contract with IBEW Local 3 through
February 28, 2014.
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