Sec. 42.40.980. Definitions.
In this chapter unless the context otherwise requires, (1) “board” means the board of directors of the Alaska Railroad Corporation; (2) “bonds” means bonds, bond anticipation notes, notes, refunding bonds, or other obligations; (3) “collective bargaining” means the performance of the mutual obligation of the corporation or its designated representatives and the representatives of the […]
Sec. 42.40.990. Short title.
This chapter may be referred to as the Alaska Railroad Corporation Act.
Sec. 42.40.890. Definitions for AS 42.40.710 – 42.40.890.
In AS 42.40.710 – 42.40.890, (1) “election” means a proceeding conducted by the labor relations agency in which the employees in a collective bargaining unit cast a secret ballot for collective bargaining representatives, or for any other purpose specified in AS 42.40.710 – 42.40.890; (2) “organization” means a labor or employee organization of any kind […]
Sec. 42.40.900. Claims.
(a) All claims and lawsuits involving activities of the railroad, including suits in contract, quasi-contract, or tort, shall be brought against the corporation and not against the state. (b) For the purposes of actionable claims, undertakings, payments of judgments, execution, interest, punitive damages, statutes of limitations, bonds, costs, and similar matters related to the presentation […]
Sec. 42.40.905. Notice of legal actions.
(a) The corporation shall notify the Department of Law within 30 days before initiating legal action unless special circumstances exist that require immediate legal action to protect the corporation assets or to continue existing service. (b) If notice of legal action is not given under (a) of this section, within seven days of taking action […]
Sec. 42.40.910. Exemption from taxation.
(a) The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter shall be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, for their well-being and prosperity, and for the improvement of their social and economic conditions. Subject to (b) of this section, the real and personal property of the corporation and its […]
Sec. 42.40.915. Transportation of members of the Alaska organized militia.
To the extent that space is available, the corporation shall provide free transportation on the Alaska Railroad for a member of the Alaska National Guard, the Alaska Naval Militia, or the Alaska State Defense Force who is en route to or from drill, training, or other official militia activities.
Sec. 42.40.920. Application of existing laws.
(a) [Repealed, § 38 ch 168 SLA 1990.] (b) Unless specifically provided otherwise in this chapter, the following laws do not apply to the operations of the corporation: (1) AS 19; (2) AS 30.15; (3) AS 35; (4) AS 36.30, except as specifically provided in that chapter; (5) AS 37.05, except as specifically provided in […]
Sec. 42.40.800. Enforcement by injunction.
The railroad labor relations agency may apply to the superior court in the judicial district in which the prohibited practice occurred for an order enjoining the prohibited acts specified in the order or decision of the railroad labor relations agency. Upon showing by the railroad labor relations agency that the person has engaged or is […]
Sec. 42.40.930. Conflicting laws inapplicable.
If provisions of this chapter conflict with the provisions of other state law, the provisions of this chapter prevail. Provisions of this chapter shall be construed so that they do not conflict with 45 U.S.C. 1201 – 1214 (Alaska Railroad Transfer Act of 1982).