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NMB completes arbitrator survey

(The National Mediation Board issued the following on September 8, 2009.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board has completed a survey of its contract arbitrators regarding the railroad arbitration process, submissions from the parties, and arguments...

Hedges selected as NMB Senior Mediator

(The National Mediation Board issued the following on August 17, 2009.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that Denise Hedges has been selected as the Senior Mediator (ADR), replacing Linda Puchala, who is now a Member of the...

Dougherty named NMB Chairman

(The National Mediation Board issued the following on July 1, 2009.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Dougherty, of Washington, DC, has been named to her second term as Chairman of the National Mediation...

FAA, mediation board chiefs confirmed

(The following story by Julie Johnsson appeared on the Chicago Tribune website on May 22, 2009.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Barack Obama finally has clearance to add two senior transportation officials to his administration, both of whom formerly headed airline...