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President Obama has announced that he plans to nominate Thomas M. Beck (R) to be a member of the National Mediation Board (NMB). The NMB is an independent federal agency tasked with facilitating labor-management relations in the airline and railroad industries. Specifically, the NMB manages the dispute resolution process involving collective bargaining disputes in this transportation sector. If confirmed, Beck is expected to replace fellow Republican Elizabeth Dougherty, whose term expired on June 30. Also serving on the three-member NMB is Chairman Harry Hoglander (D) and Member Linda Puchala (D). Continue reading this entry at Littler's Labor Relations Counsel.