Reading Room Document

President's Power to Extent in which Emergency Board under Railway Labor Act Must Submit its Report

This document discusses the President's power to extend the time within which an Emergency Board appointed under the Railway Labor Act must submit its report. The document presents a dispute between carriers and employees, with the Emergency Board requesting an extension to submit its report, which has been recommended by the National Mediation Board. The conclusion reached is that there is no legal objection to the President's action in extending the time for the Emergency Board to submit its report, and it also raises questions about the injunctive effect of the Executive order and the ability of the parties to modify it by mutual consent. The document presents a review of the legal considerations and administrative practice surrounding the issue.

June 19, 1974