Bill > A04036

This bill requires that any organization applying for grant funding from an arts agency must provide a certification that it will enter into a labor peace agreement with at least one bona fide labor organization representing employees in various theater-related roles. A labor peace agreement is defined as an agreement that protects the state's interests by prohibiting labor organizations from engaging in picketing, work stoppages, boycotts, or other economic interference. The bill applies to not-for-profit theaters with a seating capacity of at least 100 and covers a wide range of employees, including actors, stage managers, designers, technicians, and support staff. The labor peace agreement must be maintained as an ongoing condition for receiving grant funding. The bill also adds legislative findings emphasizing the economic importance of the arts, noting that arts programming generates significant economic activity beyond ticket sales and that providing fair wages is crucial to sustaining the arts ecosystem in New York. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for record-keeping, wage requirements, and potential penalties for non-compliance, with the goal of protecting workers' rights and supporting the continued growth of the performing arts in the state.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4036