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Module 5, Lesson 3

Module 5, Lesson 3. Organized Labor in Transit. Unions in Transit. Transit is historically a highly unionized industry. Public sector vs. private sector unions. Union contracts are highly diverse, reflecting long histories between the parties in each system.

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Module 5, Lesson 3

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  1. Module 5, Lesson 3 Organized Labor in Transit

  2. Unions in Transit • Transit is historically a highly unionized industry. • Public sector vs. private sector unions. • Union contracts are highly diverse, reflecting long histories between the parties in each system. • Union leadership elected by rank and file employees.

  3. Key Collective Bargaining Issues • Wages • Overtime and other premium pay provisions • Seniority and work assignment practices • Group insurance • Other fringe benefits • Part-time employees and full-time pay guarantees • Retirement benefits • Management rights; discipline and grievance rights • Work rules

  4. Why Labor is Important to Management • Labor costs represent 80% or more of operating budgets • Union work rules affect efficiency and productivity • Union political power • 13(c) protections – 5333(c.) • Right to strike vs. compulsory arbitration • Grievance procedures • Human connections to customers

  5. Trends and Key Issues • Wage/benefit preservation vs. job security • Health insurance • Pensions and retirement benefits • Introducing new technologies • Outsourcing functions

  6. Contributors • David Lee, Connecticut Transit • Barbara Gannon, Gannon Consult • Barry Barker, Transit Authority of River Cities • Joseph Niegoski, American Public Transportation Association • Jill Hough, North Dakota State University

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