Us Code § 131 - to 146. Repealed. May 20, 1926, ch. 347, §14, 44 Stat. 587

Full text of Us Code United States Code § 131 — to 146. Repealed. May 20, 1926, ch. 347, §14, 44 Stat. 587, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 131. to 146. Repealed. May 20, 1926, ch. 347, §14, 44 Stat. 587

Section 131, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §300, 41 Stat. 469, defined terms for purposes of this chapter. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 132, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §301, 41 Stat. 469, related to disputes between carriers and their officers, agents, and employees. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 133, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §302, 41 Stat. 469, related to establishment of railroad boards of labor adjustment. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 134, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §303, 41 Stat. 469, related to duty of boards to hear and decide disputes. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 135, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §304, 41 Stat. 470, related to establishment and composition of Railroad Labor Board. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 136, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §305, 41 Stat. 470, related to selection of members of board by President. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 137, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §306, 41 Stat. 470, related to effect of subsequent ineligibility of certain members. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 138, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §306, 41 Stat. 470, related to terms of office, salary, and removal from office of board members. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 139, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §307, 41 Stat. 470, related to disputes within jurisdiction of board. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 140, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §308, 41 Stat. 472, related to certain powers and duties of board. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 141, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §309, 41 Stat. 472, related to right to hearing by a party in dispute. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 142, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §310, 41 Stat. 472, related to certain procedural powers of board. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 143, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §311, 41 Stat. 472, related to access to books, accounts, and records. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 144, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §313, 41 Stat. 473, related to determination of violations of decisions of board. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 145, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §314, 41 Stat. 473, related to appointment and salary of Secretary of Board. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

Section 146, act Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §316, 41 Stat. 474, related to jurisdiction of adjustment or labor board as excluding mediation board. See section 151 et seq. of this title.

CHAPTER 8—RAILWAY LABOR

SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec.
151.
Definitions; short title.
151a.
General purposes.
152.
General duties.
153.
National Railroad Adjustment Board.
154.
National Mediation Board.
155.
Functions of Mediation Board.
156.
Procedure in changing rates of pay, rules, and working conditions.
157.
Arbitration.
158.
Agreement to arbitrate; form and contents; signatures and acknowledgment; revocation.
159.
Award and judgment thereon; effect of chapter on individual employee.
159a.
Special procedure for commuter service.
160.
Emergency board.
160a.
Rules and regulations.
161.
Effect of partial invalidity of chapter.
162.
Authorization of appropriations.
163.
Repeal of prior legislation; exception.
164.
Repealed.
165.
Evaluation and audit of Mediation Board.

        

SUBCHAPTER II—CARRIERS BY AIR

181.
Application of subchapter I to carriers by air.
182.
Duties, penalties, benefits, and privileges of subchapter I applicable.
183.
Disputes within jurisdiction of Mediation Board.
184.
System, group, or regional boards of adjustment.
185.
National Air Transport Adjustment Board.
186.
Omitted.
187.
Separability.
188.
Authorization of appropriations.

        

SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS

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