Asked by Jessica Cabrera on Jul 11, 2024

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When negotiators in the railway and airline industries reach an impasse in negotiations, they are required by law to try mediation.

Mediation

A conflict resolution process involving a neutral third-party who helps disputing parties find a mutually acceptable solution without making decisions for them.

Railway Labor Act

A U.S. federal law originally passed in 1926 that governs labor relations in the railway and airline industries.

  • Understand the legal obligations regarding notices and mediation during labor negotiations.
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Velenkos. MavundlaJul 17, 2024
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Explanation :
It is true that negotiators in the railway and airline industries are required by law to try mediation when they reach an impasse in negotiations. This is under the Railway Labor Act (RLA) for railway industry and the Railway Labor Act (RLA) and the National Mediation Board (NMB) for airline industry.