Originally Posted by expectholding

You are correct that we are under no legal obligation to accept any suggestions from the mediator. But...is clear that the NMB must release us, and the NMB relies on the mediator for input, and the NMB controls the availability of the mediator, and this is used to exert pressure on both sides. While we don't have to take the deal that mediation gets us to and we can pound your fist on the table and say no all day...we'll never have a contract because this NMB isn't releasing anyone.