The BMWED/SMART-MD coalition will enter Mediation with the NCCC on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021.

Mediation is the next step in collective bargaining under the Railway Labor Act (RLA), after Direct Negotiations. The National Mediation Board (NMB) will assist both parties in reaching voluntary agreement or, failing that, proffer voluntary, but binding, arbitration.

As we learn more, we will keep our members posted on developments in National Bargaining.