the National Labor Relations Board. (2) Workers eligible for benefits under this section shall have the right to negotiate within 10 days of union certification and provides the option of mediation after 90 days and the option of arbitration after 30 days following. 602. Equitable transition fund (a) Establishment In order to facilitate a just transition to a clean energy economy and to mitigate the impact of fossil fuel worker transition away from energy-intensive, fossil fuel industry jobs and trade-exposed facilities, an equitable transition fund shall be created within the Department of the Treasury. (b) Purpose The purpose of the fund is to ensure that impacted workers are made substantially whole during a career transition period. Impacted workers will have access to— (1) retraining costs