FEDERAL · 49 U.S.C. · Chapter 201
Effect on employee qualifications and collective bargaining
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
This chapter does not—
(1)authorize the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations and issue orders related to qualifications of employees, except qualifications specifically related to safety; or
(2)prohibit the bargaining representatives of railroad carriers and their employees from making collective bargaining agreements under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.), including agreements related to qualifications of employees, that are not inconsistent with regulations prescribed and orders issued under this chapter.
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History
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 868.)
Editorial Notes
In clause (2), the words "railroad carriers" are substituted for "common carriers" for consistency in this part.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Railway Labor Act, referred to in par. (2), is act May 20, 1926, ch. 347, 44 Stat. 577, which is classified principally to chapter 8 (§151 et seq.) of Title 45, Railroads. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 151 of Title 45 and Tables.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Railway Labor Act, referred to in par. (2), is act May 20, 1926, ch. 347, 44 Stat. 577, which is classified principally to chapter 8 (§151 et seq.) of Title 45, Railroads. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 151 of Title 45 and Tables.