Day: March 11, 2010

A summary of the NMB RLA process

A summary of the NMB RLA process National Mediation Board processes under the Railway Labor Act. Upon receiving a notice to the NMB from either party requesting release, the NMB will notify the opposing party of the request. There will be a NMB imposed comment period (usually 10 days or 2 weeks), subject to extension…

Request for Release from Mediation from John Conley on behalf of the TWU, 3-11-2010

March 11,201 0 Chairman Elizabeth Dougherty National Mediation Board 1301 K Street NW, Suite 250 East Washington, DC 20005-701 1 Dear Ms. Dougherty: As you know, the Transport Workers Union and AMR have been involved in collective bargaining, spanning eleven contract groups since June of 2006 to present. All efforts to reach voluntary agreements through direct negotiations were…