Governor Orders Probe of MTA Drivers’ Dispute
Gov. Gray Davis on Thursday called for an investigation into the contract standoff between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and its bus and train drivers.
Davis called for creation of a three-member panel to probe issues involved in the talks, which have stalled over wages and health benefits.
The panel, to be headed by UCLA law professor Benjamin Aaron, has until July 19 to report back to Davis.
Once he receives the report, the governor can legally call for a 60-day cooling-off period to prevent union members from striking or the MTA from locking out drivers.
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