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Labor Relations and the Railway Labor Act

Labor Relations and the Railway Labor Act. CHAPTER 20. Railway Labor Act – Railroads and Airlines National Labor Relations Act – Truckers and Most Other Workers. 1926 – RLA Passes – First. Five Basic Purposes of RLA Avoid Interruption to Commerce

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Labor Relations and the Railway Labor Act

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  1. Labor Relations and the Railway Labor Act CHAPTER 20

  2. Railway Labor Act – Railroads and Airlines • National Labor Relations Act – Truckers and Most Other Workers • 1926 – RLA Passes – First

  3. Five Basic Purposes of RLA • Avoid Interruption to Commerce • Right for Employee to Join Labor Union • Union is Independent • Assist in Settlement of Disputes of Conditions • Assist in Settlement of Disputes of Grievances/Interpretations

  4. The National Carriers Conference Committee Negotiates with the Big Five • Other RR may Negotiate Individually • Many Different Unions • Dispute Categories • Representations – Elections • Major – Formation/Modification • Minor – Grievances

  5. Major Disputes • RLA Provides 3-Member National Mediation Board • Voluntary Arbitration • Presidential Emergency Board-Cooling Off • Legislation

  6. Minor Disputes • RAL Provides for Binding Arbitration • Federal Courts • Labor (Income) Protection • Mergers, Consolidation, Acquisitions • Six Years • Surviving Contract • New York Dock

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