United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States Government Accountability Office author aut Government Organization text government publication eng GAOREPORTS Legislative Agency Publications gao legislative 2010-08-12 U.S. Government Printing Office 2001-11-19 monographic deposited born digital 42 p. GA 1.13:GAO-02-78 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-78 P0b002ee18037f391 f:d0278 DGPO 2010-08-12 2011-03-24 GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-78 machine generated eng fdlp REPORT GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-78 GAO-02-78 Mass transit operations Mass transit funding Labor force Employment Other Written Product A02475 Concerns have arisen about the 37 year old statutory provision commonly known as Section 13(c). Before the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) may make grants to transit applicants, the Department of Labor (DOL) must certify that fair and equitable arrangements are in place to protect mass transit employees affected. Section 13(c) requires that the arrangements contain provisions for continuation of collective bargaining rights and the protection of employees against a worsening of their positions. Once certified, the arrangements are incorporated into the grant agreement between FTA and the grantee. Critics claim that Section 13(e) greatly increases the cost of transit operations, hinders transit agencies' efforts to adopt new technology, and creates constraints on the efficient operation of transit systems. Supporters claim that Section 13(c) has enhanced labor-management stability and has helped to improve communication and working relationships between management and labor. The transit agencies GAO surveyed reported that Section 13(c) had a minimal impact on their (1) labor costs, (2) ability to adopt new technologies, and (3) ability to modify transit operations. Transit agencies reported that Section 13(c) has delayed the award of federal grants and has presented a burden regarding time, efforts, and resources. Transit officials said that growth in the transit industry may act to mitigate the effects of Section 13(c). https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-78/html/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-78.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-78/pdf/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-78.pdf GAO-02-78 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-78 Other Written Product GAO-02-78; Transit Labor Arrangements: Most Transit Agencies Report Impacts Are Minimal; Mass transit operations Mass transit funding Labor force Employment