Executive Summary: The National
Mediation Board (NMB) has published an updated Strategic Plan. This
follows a December 2013 report from the Government Accountability
Office (GAO) faulting the previous 2012 Plan. Of particular
interest to air carriers, the NMB's Plan highlights Board
objectives in representation cases and collective bargaining
mediation.
Representation Cases
In the area of representation or "R" cases, the Board
identified the efficient investigation and resolution of disputes
as its primary goal. In furtherance of this goal, the Board states
that it will:
- Respond to a representation application within two business
days of receipt;
- Assign an investigator within two business days
thereafter;
