National Mediation Board
Government AdministrationDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the National Mediation Board operates as a U.S. government agency focused on alternative dispute resolution within the airline and railroad sectors. The Board's ADR program is overseen by a dedicated ADR professional who creates and maintains training curricula, delivers courses to interested parties, and performs facilitation and grievance mediation. The role also includes active participation as a mediator in airline and railroad cases. Its audience encompasses unions, employers, and other participants involved in labor relations and union representation processes in these transportation industries. In July 2024, the agency announced the appointment of Loren Sweatt as chair.