February 2, 2026
Happy Groundhogs Day and just like the movie, the Federal government funding has once again lapsed during our NMB Union Election process. AMFA has received an update from the NMB that states, “The election schedule -- including the voting period, the schedule for all submissions (e.g., status changes), and the tally date -- remain unchanged for now. Once the NMB reopens, we may make adjustments to the schedule. We will notify you of any adjustments that are made”.
February 12, 2026, is still the deadline for your ballot to be delivered to the NMB. If the government shutdown extends past this date, the ballots will be held and counted once the Federal Government reopens again. If you have not mailed your ballot yet, please do so IMMEDIATELY! We will update the membership once we have anything further from the NMB that could impact the Union Election.
National Mediation Board
Office of Legal Affairs
1301 K Street NW, Suite 250E
Washington DC 20005
Ballots are due at the NMB office by February 12, 2026.
Sincerely,
Brandon Statfield, AMFA Local 14 ALR
Jeff Heard, AMFA Local 32 ALR
