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The Railway Labor Act: A Practical Guide For Employers In Air And Rail Transportation

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While most employers in the U.S. must comply with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), employers in the railroad and airline industries need to understand the Railway Labor Act (RLA) and how its unique requirements impact...more

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National Mediation Board Revokes Jurisdiction over Airline Service Providers; NLRB Likely to Fill the Vacuum

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In Swissport Cargo Services LP, the National Mediation Board drastically altered the labor landscape for airline service providers, abandoning 40 years of precedent, by determining that the Railway Labor Act does not apply to...more

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Airline Industry Alert: NMB to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Rule to Simplify Process for Decertification of Labor Unions

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As previously reported, the National Mediation Board (“NMB”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) setting forth a proposal to amend its rules regarding the decertification of labor unions under the Railway Labor...more

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Airline Industry Alert: NMB Announces Proposed Rule to Simplify the Decertification Process

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On January 31, 2019, the National Mediation Board (NMB) published a proposed rule and request for comments to amend its regulations to provide for decertification of labor unions. The NMB’s stated goal is to provide a “more...more

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Airline Industry Alert: NLRB Rules Aircraft Cleaners Are Not Subject to the Railway Labor Act

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On July 26, 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Menzies Aviation (USA), Inc. (Menzies) fell under its jurisdiction. In resolving a recurring dispute as to whether ground operations provided to air...more

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