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...
July 12, 2022 | BNSF, Headlines, National Mediation Board, National Negotiations 2019
(Source: Television station KLKN, July 10, 2022) LINCOLN, Neb. — Railroad workers across the country have been working without a contract since 2019. They are pushing for better pay, change in their harsh attendance policies, and further issues affecting railroad...
July 6, 2022 | Headlines, National Mediation Board
(Source: National Mediation Board press release, July 1, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that Ms. Linda A. Puchala has been named Chairman of the National Mediation Board, effective July 1, 2022. Mr. Gerald W. Fauth...
June 20, 2022 | Headlines, National Mediation Board, National Negotiations 2019
(Source: National Mediation Board press release, June 17, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. —The National Mediation Board (NMB) confirms that, pursuant to the Railway Labor Act, the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC) and the twelve unions noted below were released by...
June 7, 2022 | Headlines, National Mediation Board, National Negotiations 2019
(Source: Railway Age, June 6, 2022) NEW YORK — The rail unions bargaining as part of the Coordinated Bargaining Coalition (CBC) and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way/SMART Mechanical Coalition are calling on the National Mediation Board (NMB) to “put forth a...
April 12, 2022 | Contract Negotiations, Headlines, National Mediation Board, National Negotiations 2019, Unions
(Source: Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division press release, April 11, 2022) SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — At this time, the National Mediation Board (NMB) has denied the BMWED/SMART-MD Coalition’s request for a proffer of arbitration. On Friday, April 8, 2022,...
January 26, 2022 | Headlines, National Mediation Board, Teamsters
(Source: National Mediation Board press release, January 25, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce the arrival of new Board Member, Deirdre Hamilton. Ms. Hamilton was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 7,...
December 13, 2021 | Headlines, National Mediation Board, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, December 7, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters Union applauds today’s confirmation of Deirdre Hamilton to serve as a member on the National Mediation Board (NMB) by the U.S. Senate. Hamilton brings...
