Applying Railway Labor Rules to Maritime Workers to Secure Supply Chains.
This law shifts the rules for resolving labor disputes in the maritime industry (ports, shipping) to the framework used for railroads, placing them under the National Mediation Board. This means disputes over pay and working conditions must now go through mandatory mediation and arbitration, making strikes more difficult. For consumers, this reduces the risk of major disruptions in the flow of imported and exported goods, stabilizing supply chains.
Key points
Labor dispute resolution rules for port and shipping workers will now follow the framework used for railway employees (Railway Labor Act).
Mandatory mediation and arbitration are introduced for wage disputes, limiting the ability to strike at critical supply chain points.
New special Adjustment Boards must be established in the maritime industry to handle grievances and contract interpretation quickly.
All pending maritime labor disputes will be transferred from the National Labor Relations Board to the National Mediation Board.
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