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§ 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
(c) Limitations on funds
(d) Administration of funds; promulgation of regulations
(Pub. L. 96–254, title I, § 106, May 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 401; Pub. L. 96–448, title VII, § 701(b)(1), Oct. 14, 1980, 94 Stat. 1959; Pub. L. 97–468, title II, § 231, Jan. 14, 1983, 96 Stat. 2546.)