Linda Puchala

Linda Puchala is an American government official who has served as a member of the National Mediation Board (NMB) since 2009. First appointed to the NMB by President Barack Obama, she was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 21, 2009. Puchala was confirmed to a second term on the NMB in August 2013. In September 2017, President Donald Trump nominated her for an additional term on the NMB.[1] She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate for her third term on November 2, 2017.[2] Prior to becoming a member of the NMB, Puchala served as the agency's senior mediator from 1999 to 2009. She was the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants from 1979 to 1986.[3]

Linda Puchala
Member of the National Mediation Board
Assumed office
May 26, 2009
PresidentBarack Obama
Donald Trump
Chairman of the National Mediation Board
In office
July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012
July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017
PresidentBarack Obama
Donald Trump
Personal details
BornMichigan
Political partyDemocratic
EducationCleary University

References

  1. Wilner, Frank (June 23, 2017). "Fauth Trump's second NMB nominee". Railway Age. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  2. Ferrechio, Susan (November 2, 2017). "Senate confirmation blitz includes 16 ambassadors, 11 other Trump appointees". Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  3. "President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration". The White House. September 15, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
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