Bill > A03732

This bill addresses unlawful strikes by public employees, particularly focusing on transit and transportation authorities in New York. The bill modifies the Civil Service Law to clarify and strengthen provisions related to public employee strikes, with a specific emphasis on transportation-related employers like the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). It establishes a detailed process for resolving labor disputes, including mandatory mediation and arbitration steps before any potential work stoppage. The bill defines an "unlawful strike" and outlines specific procedures for negotiating employment terms, including requirements for advance notice of changes, mediation efforts, and the formation of arbitration panels. The legislation provides a structured approach to resolving labor disputes, with provisions that require both employers and employee organizations to make good-faith efforts to reach agreements, and it establishes consequences for unauthorized strikes. Importantly, the bill creates a framework that allows for the implementation of a final offer if negotiations fail, while also protecting the essential transportation services that are critical to public welfare.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3732