pandemic of the coronavirus COVID–19 by an air carrier that receives financial assistance under section 101 shall be terminated within 6 months, unless the authorized representatives of the employees choose to make an alternative agreement with the air carrier. (b) Definition of authorized representative In this section, the term authorized representative means an exclusive representative of employees within the meaning of section of the Railway Labor Act ( 45 U.S.C. 152 ). 203. Protection of organizing activity A person receiving financial assistance under section 101 shall remain neutral in any communications with employees with respect to any efforts of an employee to organize, recruit, or assist in the organizing a labor organization. 204. Working and travel conditions A person receiving financial assistance under section 101 shall adhere to guidance published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and applicable public health authorities for the duration of the national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) related to the pandemic of the coronavirus COVID–19 for providing safe conditions for employees and passengers, including providing employees with adequate and sufficient personal protective equipment and ensuring all aircraft and facilities owned or operated by such person are clean and sanitary. 205. Labor union representation on air carrier boards An air carrier receiving financial assistance under section 101 shall designate at least one seat on the air carrier’s board of directors for an individual who is a member or officer of a labor organization representing air carrier employees, with such individual to be named by such organization. 206. Furloughed worker protections An air carrier receiving financial assistance under section 101 shall take such action as is necessary to ensure that, with respect to the national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) related to the