Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between SEPTA
Jun 18, 2014
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Jun 14, 2014
Published on: Jun 18, 2014
Jun 18, 2014
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Jun 14, 2014
Published on: Jun 18, 2014
Summary
Creates a special group to look into and report on disagreements between the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and its workers.
What problem does this solve?
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and its employee unions could not solve their disagreements under existing labor laws. This order creates a special board to investigate the dispute and help find a solution, preventing a potential transit shutdown.
What does this order do?
Creates an Emergency Board
Establishes a three-member board, appointed by the President, to investigate the labor disputes between SEPTA and its employees.
Pauses any changes during the investigation
For 120 days after the board is created, neither SEPTA nor the unions can change the conditions that led to the dispute, unless both sides agree.
Requires a report to the President
The board must report its findings on the disputes to the President within 30 days of its creation.
Defines when the board ends
The board will be terminated as soon as it submits its report to the President.
Who does this affect?
- SEPTA employees
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
- Labor unions
What is the real world impact?
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Resolves a labor dispute
Creates a formal process under the Railway Labor Act to investigate and report on the ongoing disputes between SEPTA and its unions, aiming to find a resolution.
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Prevents a public transit strike
Uses presidential authority to intervene in a local labor dispute, preventing a potential strike that could shut down public transportation for a major metropolitan area and cause widespread disruption.
When does this start?
The order takes effect on June 15, 2014, and sets several deadlines for the new board.
Board Report Deadline
The board must submit its report to the President within 30 days of its creation on June 15, 2014.
Freeze on Labor Condition Changes
For 120 days starting from June 15, 2014, no changes can be made to the work conditions that caused the dispute.