Originally Posted by
RJSAviator76
- The NMB can keep the parties in mediation indefinitely, so long as it feels there is a reasonable prospect for settlement. (Is there one with a rejected TA?) However, if mediation fails, the NMB must endeavor to induce the parties to submit the controversy to binding arbitration, which can take place, however, only if both consent.
This works good in book world. Real world this would be first government person to follow own rules. Who does alpa make complaint to? Who decides when there is no reasonable prospect? Mediator? No help there.