§ 100304 Mediation Request Procedures

Public Utilities Code·California

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This law says that if workers and their bosses can't agree on things like pay, work hours, or benefits, they can ask the government to help them talk it out.

Key Takeaways

•If workers and bosses can't agree on pay, hours, or benefits, they can get help from the government.
•This help is called mediation, where someone neutral tries to help both sides find a solution.
•This only happens after they've tried talking for a reasonable time and still can't agree.

Example

Imagine a group of bus drivers and their company can't agree on how much the drivers should get paid.

Instead of arguing forever or going on strike, they can ask the State Conciliation Service to help them find a fair deal.

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§ 100304 Mediation Request Procedures

If, after a reasonable period of time, representatives of the VTA and the accredited representatives of the employees fail to reach agreement on the terms of a written contract governing wages, hours, pensions, and working conditions or the interpretation or application of the terms of an existing contract, either party may request mediation services of the State Conciliation Service. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 72. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

VTA wages, hours, pensions, and working conditions State Conciliation Service

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 100304.

§ 100304 Mediation Request Procedures

Public Utilities Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 100304 Mediation Request Procedures

This law says that if workers and their bosses can't agree on things like pay, work hours, or benefits, they can ask the government to help them talk it out.

Key Takeaways

•If workers and bosses can't agree on pay, hours, or benefits, they can get help from the government.
•This help is called mediation, where someone neutral tries to help both sides find a solution.
•This only happens after they've tried talking for a reasonable time and still can't agree.

Example

Imagine a group of bus drivers and their company can't agree on how much the drivers should get paid.

Instead of arguing forever or going on strike, they can ask the State Conciliation Service to help them find a fair deal.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

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§ 100304 Mediation Request Procedures

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

VTA wages, hours, pensions, and working conditions State Conciliation Service

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 100304.

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