[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992-1993, Book II)]
[August 20, 1992]
[Pages 1379-1380]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Decision of the Railway 
Labor Dispute Arbitrator
August 20, 1992

    On August 18, 1992, the President received for his review the 
decision of the arbitrator in the one remaining railway labor dispute 
associated with the shutdown of the Nation's railroads in late June. 
This decision was rendered pursuant to the arbitration process 
established by the Congress and concerns the dispute between the 
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) and the American Train 
Dispatchers Association. The decision becomes final and binding upon the 
parties unless the President disapproves it within 3 days following its 
receipt.

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    The President has decided that he will not disapprove this decision. 
The President is grateful to the arbitrator for his work in resolving 
this dispute.