Bill > S00938

This bill modifies existing New York state law regarding public employee strikes, significantly changing the legal framework for how strikes are handled. Under the revised law, public employees are still prohibited from striking, but the penalties and enforcement mechanisms have been substantially altered. The bill removes previous language about causing, instigating, or encouraging strikes, and eliminates some of the more stringent punitive measures such as automatic removal from employment. Instead, it introduces a more flexible approach where a chief executive officer may investigate potential strike violations and impose a fine of up to $50 per day on employee organizations. The bill also limits the remedies available for strike-related violations, explicitly stating that no additional penalties like incarceration or contempt proceedings can be imposed. Furthermore, the bill repeals sections of the civil service law and judiciary law related to strike penalties, effectively reducing the legal tools available to prevent or punish public employee strikes. The changes appear to provide more discretion to public employers in handling strike situations and reduce the severity of potential consequences for employees and employee organizations.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S938