November 18, 2024 | National Mediation Board, News, Top News
The National Mediation Board rejected Brightline’s anti-union stance and directed a representation election to take place in the coming months. ____________________ The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) secured a victory for Rail Labor on November 12 when...
July 24, 2024 | Contract Negotiations, National Mediation Board, News, Top News
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. appointed Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) No. 251 to investigate the collective bargaining dispute between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and New Jersey Transit (NJT). Pursuant to the Railway Labor Act...
July 14, 2024 | National Mediation Board, News, Top News
In a brief published on July 1, the National Mediation Board announced that Loren Sweatt, a Republican, has assumed Chairmanship. Deirdre Hamilton and Linda Puchala, both Democrats, will remain as Members of the Board. The NMB also confirmed on July 1 that, pursuant...
June 25, 2024 | Commuter Rail, Contract Negotiations, National Mediation Board, News
30-day “cooling-off” period begins today as NMB releases BLET from mediation Today, the National Mediation Board (NMB), the federal agency that regulates labor relations for railroads and airlines, has granted release to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and...
December 1, 2023 | National Mediation Board, News, TTD
In a November 21 letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, urged the Senate to “expeditiously” schedule a floor vote on the reappointment of National Mediation Board (NMB) Members Linda Puchala and Deirdre...
August 2, 2023 | Headlines, National Mediation Board
(Source: Progressive Railroading, August 1, 2023) The National Mediation Board (NMB) yesterday announced that Christopher Beebe has been named director of mediation services. Full story: Progressive Railroading
July 14, 2023 | National Mediation Board, News, Organizing
Train and engine service employees of the Florida Gulf and Atlantic Railroad (FG&A) have voted to join the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), becoming the newest members of the 160-year-old union. The election was certified on July 12 by the...
July 5, 2023 | Headlines, National Mediation Board
(Source: Progressive Railroading, July 3, 2023) The National Mediation Board (NMB) installed Deirdre Hamilton as chair on July 1. Her one-year term will expire on June 30, 2024. Gerald Fauth III and Linda Puchala will continue to serve as NMB members. Puchala most...
March 22, 2023 | Headlines, National Mediation Board
(Source: Railway Age, March 21, 2023) President Joe Biden March 20 nominated Republican Loren Sweatt to succeed Republican Gerald W. Fauth III on the National Mediation Board (NMB). Senate confirmation is required. Full story: Railway Age
July 20, 2022 | Headlines, National Mediation Board, National Negotiations 2019
(Source National Mediation Board press release, July 18, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 15, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. established Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) No. 250, effective July 18, 2022, to investigate collective bargaining disputes between...
