Moses to Pharaoh….“Let My People Go"
On June 6th the Union representing the drivers of TOR sent The Rockland County Supreme Court their Cross-Petition to compel arbitration. The 7 page document pointed out two simple facts,
“First Brega should be compelled to arbitrate its dispute with SMART because (1) it is bound by the broad arbitration clause contained in Paragraph 15 of the July 23, 1975 "Agreement Pursuant To Section 13{c) Of The Urban Mass Transportation Act Of 1965, As Amended" (hereinafter, the "1975 National Agreement"} (See Petition Exhibits D, G), and (2) the underlying dispute falls squarely within the scope of that arbitration clause.”
Brega Transport’s contract with the county was contingent on it’s commitment to adhere to the 1975 National Agreement, why are they trying not to? Could it be their bid was not realistic?
