Bill > S07369

This bill modifies the New York Civil Service Law to provide a detailed framework for resolving labor disputes in certain transportation authorities while maintaining strict regulations on public employee strikes. The bill defines an "unlawful strike" and establishes a comprehensive dispute resolution process for transportation authorities like the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and other regional transit agencies. It requires these transit authorities to make reasonable efforts to negotiate agreements, mandates a 120-day notice period for proposed changes to employment terms, and introduces a structured mediation and arbitration process when negotiations reach an impasse. The bill creates a three-member arbitration panel with representatives from the employer, employees, and a neutral public member to help resolve disputes, and provides specific guidelines for how the panel should make determinations, including considering factors like comparable wages, overall compensation, and the financial impact on the transit authority. Importantly, the bill allows a transit authority to implement its final offer if negotiations fail, and provides that employees who participate in a work stoppage under these specific circumstances will not be considered to be engaging in an unlawful strike. The legislation also maintains existing prohibitions on strikes by public employees and outlines potential penalties for violations, while providing a more structured approach to resolving labor disputes in the transportation sector.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7369