What's happening
This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to give hiring preference to former private bus company employees.
Why it matters
Protects job security for workers. By giving hiring preference to former private bus company employees, the bill helps ensure that workers who may lose jobs due to MTA takeovers or contract changes have a better chance of continued employment.
Supports smoother transitions during service changes. When the MTA absorbs or replaces private bus services, this measure reduces disruption for both workers and riders by retaining experienced personnel.
Addresses potential labor fairness concerns. The preference acknowledges the contributions and expertise of private bus employees, helping prevent sudden unemployment and possible labor disputes.
May impact MTA hiring practices and workforce composition. The bill could alter the pool of applicants prioritized for MTA bus jobs, potentially affecting diversity, recruitment timelines, and how the MTA manages its staffing needs.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1686
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 10, 2017
Introduced by Sen. AVELLA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring the metropolitan transportation authority to grant preference to former private bus company employees
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The public authorities law is amended by adding a new section 1265-c to read as follows:
§ 1265-c. Hiring preference. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when hiring, the authority shall grant the employees of private bus companies a preference for employment.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01233-01-7
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring the metropolitan transportation authority to grant preference to former private bus company employees
Purpose
To require the metropolitan transportation authority to grant employees of private bus companies a preference for employment.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill amends the public authorities law by adding a new section 1265-c which states that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, when hiring, the authority shall grant the employees of private bus companies a preference for employment.
Section 2 of this bill states that this act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
Currently, former private bus company employees who were displaced by the MTA's acquisition of private bus companies to form the MTA Bus Company, do not received any hiring preference over other potential candidates.
This bill would require the metropolitan transportation authority to grant this such preference.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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