Governor’s Panel Holds Fact-finding Hearing

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10/16/2013

Update 10/21/13: The investigative panel appointed by the Governor held a hearing today in Oakland to collect facts from management, ATU Local 192, and community representatives. The panel will submit its findings to the Governor, who will then decide by Wednesday, October 23, whether to make a court request for a 60-day cooling-off period.

10/16/13: Governor Takes Action–Immediate Threat of AC Transit Strike Averted

Late this afternoon, Governor Jerry Brown notified the AC Transit Board of Directors that he is convening a panel to investigate the strike notice by ATU Local 192 that “threatens to disrupt public transportation services in the Bay Area.” The three-person panel will have seven days to conduct its investigation, during which time strikes and lockouts are prohibited by law. At the conclusion of the investigation, a report of findings will be submitted to the Governor, who can then petition a court to call a 60-day cooling-off period.

Consequently, all AC Transit buses will be in service as usual until otherwise noticed.

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