Transit Labor Relations Guide PDF Download

This report is designed as a guide for those involved in labor relations in the transit industry. It begins with a history of transit labor relations. The economic, political, and legal environment of transit relations is then discussed. A section follows on the art of negotiating. The history of and current trends in long-term labor-management partnerships is studied. The report concludes with a look at lessons learned and notes success factors in long-term labor-management partnerships. The appendices include guidelines related to interest-based bargaining, labor-management committees, and drug and alcohol testing procedures.