About this publication:

"The Railway Labor Act at Fifty" is a compilation of papers, published in 1976, which examined and appraised the effectiveness of the policies and procedures mandated by the Railway Labor Act in 1926. It has been a popular reference for individuals interested in the labor relations venue of the airline and railroads industries as administered by the National Mediation Board (NMB). Because it is "out of print" and not available from the agency, this publication is posted on the NMB web site for anyone interested in printing a copy of it or referring to it online. Please note that this is a dated publication and may not reflect accurately the current operations of the NMB or the views of current Board Members.

Actual Content:

"The Railway Labor Act at Fifty"--cover and preface

Chapter I--Evolution of Legislation Affecting Collective Bargaining in the Railroad and Airline Industries
(Charles M. Rehmus)

Chapter II--Representation Disputes and Their Resolution in the Railroad and Airline Industries
(Dana E. Eischen)

Chapter III--Mediation of Railroad and Airline Bargaining Disputes
(Beatrice M. Burgoon)

Chapter IV--Labor-Management Relations in the Airline Industry
(Mark L. Kahn)

Chapter V--Voluntary Arbitration of Railroad and Airline Interest Disputes
(Benjamin Aaron)

Chapter VI--Emergency Boards Under the Railway Labor Act
(Donald E. Cullen)

Chapter VII--Strike Experience Under the Railway Labor Act
(Donald E. Cullen)

Chapter VIII--Grievance Adjustment in the Railroad Industry
(Jacob Seidenberg)

Chapter IX--The First Fifty Years--and then?
(Charles M. Rehmus)

Appendix A--The Railway Labor Act