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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1005. Employee protection agreement
(a) Authorization; time for agreement; use of funds
The Secretary and the representatives of the various classes and
crafts of employees of the Rock Island Railroad shall, not later
than 90 days after January 14, 1983, enter into an agreement
providing protection for employees of the Rock Island Railroad who
are adversely affected as a result of a reduction in service by
such Railroad. Such agreement may provide for the use of funds
described in subsection (c) of this section for the following
purposes:
(1) Subsistence allowances to employees.
(2) Moving expenses for employees who must make a change in
residence.
(3) Retraining expenses for employees who are seeking
employment in new areas.
(4) Separation allowances for employees.
(5) Health and welfare insurance premiums.
(6) Such other purposes as may be agreed upon by the parties.
(b) Failure to reach agreement; benefit schedule
If the parties are unable to reach agreement within the time
period specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary
shall, within 30 days after the expiration of such time period,
prescribe a schedule of benefits for employee protection not
inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter.
(c) Limitations on funds
Any agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section,
and any benefit schedule prescribed under subsection (b) of this
section, shall not require the expenditure of funds in excess of
amounts authorized to be appropriated under section 727(f)(1)(C) of
this title, nor shall any individual employee receive benefits in
excess of $20,000 under such agreement or benefit schedule. No
benefits or assistance may be provided under any agreement entered
into or benefit schedule prescribed under this section after April
1, 1984.
(d) Administration of funds; promulgation of regulations
The Board shall, in such manner as it shall prescribe by
regulation, administer the distribution of funds under any
agreement entered into or benefit schedule prescribed under this
section, and shall determine the amount for which each employee is
eligible under such agreement or benefit schedule. Such regulation
shall include procedures to resolve by final and binding
arbitration any dispute over an employee's eligibility or claim.
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