Regulations and Government
In Blow to Delta, NMB Ruling on Unionization To Stand
Congress reaches deal on NMB voting rules
The Communications Workers of America has accused House Transportation Committee chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) of “doing the bidding” of Delta in pushing for the change in labor rules. (Photo: Paul Lowe)
The Communications Workers of America has accused House Transportation Committee chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) of “doing the bidding” of Delta in pushing for the change in labor rules. (Photo: Paul Lowe)

U.S. lawmakers apparently have resolved a dispute over rules governing airline labor organizing that had stood as one of the major roadblocks to passage of a long-term FAA reauthorization bill.  With that issue behind them, House and Senate leaders believe they reached agreement on a multi-year funding plan for FAA spending and programs.