The NMB will hold a 60-day mandatory comment period during which parties on both sides of the fence will have an opportunity to challenge or praise the NMB’s proposal on December 7 and 8 in Washington, D.C.
Mechanics and related workers in the airline industry are encouraged to send statements to the NMB explaining why a change in rules would benefit workers in America. Statements must be sent by January 4, 2010 and can be made via the NMB website, www.nmb.gov by clicking the “what’s new” tab, then following the step-by-step instructions under “Proposed NMB Representation Rulemaking.”
“Just because the NMB has opened the door to change the rules doesn’t mean our work is done,” Robinson said. “As workers we have to stand together and continue to fight to get these rules changes. We aren’t doing this just for us; we are doing this for any American laborer who wants a chance at a fair shake.”
