Author Question: Two forums exist to resolve RLA disputes, the federal courts and arbitration. Explain the broad ... (Read 112 times)

Mr3Hunna · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Two forums exist to resolve RLA disputes, the federal courts and arbitration. Explain the broad classification system used to determine which forum is appropriate to solve the controversy.

Question 2

Does the Supreme Court have the power to enjoin secondary activity by rail unions?

meltdown117 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

If a dispute under the RLA is major, it is not subject to Adjustment Board arbitration and should be resolved in federal court. If a dispute is minor, binding arbitration before the adjustment board is mandatory.

Answer to Question 2

No. Congress divested federal courts of the power to enjoin secondary picketing in the Norris-LaGuardia Act. It is up to Congress to restore that power, and Congress has not done so.