Which of the following happens under the Railway Labor Act (RLA),once the National Mediation Board (NMB)declares an impasse?
A) Parties enter into a 30-day cooling-off period
B) Parties are not allowed to negotiate further
C) The union is free to strike immediately
D) The employer has the implied right to lock out employees immediately

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Under the Railway Labor Act (RLA), once the National Mediation Board (NMB) declares an impasse, the parties enter into a 30-day cooling-off period during which negotiations can continue. This period can be extended by mutual agreement between the parties or by the NMB. During this time, neither the union nor the employer can take any economic action, such as striking or locking out employees. After the cooling-off period expires, the parties may take economic action, but only after additional procedures are followed, including mediation by the NMB and consideration of the dispute by a Presidential Emergency Board.

Which of the Following Happens Under the Railway Labor Act