Originally Posted by
HercDriver130
the Union has submitted a proffer of binding arbitration to the NBM... the MEDIATOR is allowed to submit his thoughts to the NMB.. the MEDIATOR does not make these decisions.. the three person NMB panel will decide to accept or deny the proffer.
Technically this is true, though the NMB is very likely to follow the recommendation of the Mediator... Unless an argument can be made that it is a national security or national interests issue.