Originally Posted by
Lewbronski
A “post-PEB Congressional intervention” requires Congress to pass a special law applicable specifically to this dispute that says whatever Congress wants it to say. It could impose the terms of the TA some of the unions rejected, it could extend the status quo, etc. It’s made into law in the same way as any other law. It’s done entirely outside of the RLA.
Or Congress could pass whatever the heck they want to. Remember, this is a "national emergency!" What better avenue to add on globs of spending for [insert special favors and pet projects]. Shoot ... this lame duck Congress could put through yet another $Trillion bill.
Sure, it will have a catchy name ... something like the GREAT Act (Getting Railroads Excellent Arbitration Today); but it probably will be loaded with pork, like all "infrastructure" and "emergency" legislation.
Color me cynical.
A5S