Mass Transit Employee Protections, (Section 13(c)) of the Federal Transit Act
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Under Section 13(c) of the Federal Transit Act, an employer who receives federal mass transit funds must protect all covered mass transit employees affected by the use of the federal money. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) must approve the arrangements made to protect these employees. For covered employees, these arrangements include:
- Preserving their rights and benefits;
- Continuing their collective bargaining rights;
- Protecting them against a worsening of their employment conditions;
- Assuring jobs for employees of acquired mass transit systems;
- Providing priority of reemployment if the employee is laid off or his job is eliminated; and
- Providing paid training.
COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE MATERIALS
- Questions and Answers on the Federal Transit Act
- How To Obtain DOL Certification of a Protective Arrangement for an Urban Grant
- How to Obtain an Application of the Section 13(c)Warranty for a Small Urban and Rural Grant
- Checklist for Urban Grant Program
- Checklist for Small Urban and Rural Grant Program
- Sample Small Urban and Rural Verification by Grant Applicant
- Sample Small Urban and Rural List of Recipients and Other Eligible Providers
APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
- Section 13(c) of the Federal Transit Act
- 29 CFR Part 215 - Regulations implementing the Federal Transit Act.
- The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) - The NLRB is the federal agency that administers the National Labor Relations Act by conducting elections to determine whether or not employees want union representation and investigating and remedying unfair labor practices by employers and unions.
- The National Mediation Board (NMB) - The NMB is an independent agency that performs a central role in facilitating harmonious labor-management relations within two of the nation's key transportation modes - the railroads and airlines. Pursuant to the Railway Labor Act, NMB programs provide an integrated dispute resolution process to effectively meet the statutory objective of minimizing work stoppages in the airline and railroad industries.
- Office of Labor Management Standards (OLMS)
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Room N-5605
Washington, DC 20210
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