Labor & Employment (Collective Bargaining)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2179: Relates to prohibiting the New York city board of elections from entering into contracts for certain services related to the conduct of elections with any entity that does not employ union labor

Relates to prohibiting New York city boards of elections from entering into contracts for certain services related to the conduct of elections with any entity that does not employ union labor.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires union labor for NYC election contracts, directly supporting collective bargaining and workers' rights through mandatory union employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Assembly Dec 8, 2025

A 2419: Requires consideration of union made commodities and services in the awarding of certain procurement contracts

Requires consideration as a quantitative factor whether the commodities or services were manufactured or will be performed by a labor union with respect to the awarding of certain procurement contracts.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates union-made commodities/services as a quantitative factor in procurement, directly advancing collective bargaining and union labor, aligning with worker rights protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1664: Relates to dysmenorrhea and use of sick leave

This New York state bill (A 1664) allows employees to use their existing accrued sick leave for painful menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea). It directly affects all employees covered by sick leave policies under New York's labor law, including those working for state agencies, local governments, schools, and private employers. The bill permits using sick leave in full or partial days for this condition, clarifying that it does not create new paid leave but uses existing sick leave benefits (excluding workers' comp or insurance). It explicitly protects existing collective bargaining agreements and takes effect 120 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows sick leave use for dysmenorrhea, expanding access to healthcare benefits for employees with medical conditions under existing sick leave policies.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands sick leave usage for dysmenorrhea, protecting workers' health rights without new costs, strengthening existing labor protections under NY law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3654: Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain striking workers who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits

Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; provides that the waiting period and suspension period shall be served concurrently.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDecreases suspension period for striking workers seeking unemployment benefits from 2 to 1 week, enabling faster access to financial support during labor disputes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4428: Relates to establishing an immigrant workers' bill of rights

This bill (A 4428) requires New York's Commissioner of Labor to create and maintain a public website with information about workers' rights under state and federal law, regardless of immigration status - including union organizing rights. It mandates that employers provide this information to all employees by August 1, 2027, in English and any language spoken by at least 5% of their workforce, posting it visibly at workplaces and making it accessible via mobile apps or online. The bill also requires outreach to immigrant workers through hotlines, legal resources, and materials at shelters and immigration centers, with penalties of $500 for non-compliance (after a warning for first offenses). It directly affects immigrant workers, employers, and state agencies like the Division of Immigrant Policies and Affairs.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill A 4428 establishes an 'immigrant workers' bill of rights' and ensures all workers, regardless of immigration status, are informed of their rights, directly protecting immigrant rights.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates employers to provide workers' rights info including union organizing rights regardless of immigration status, directly protecting workers' rights and strengthening access to legal protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services Work Authorization Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5913: Clarifies the meaning of actively seeking work for purposes of unemployment benefits

Clarifies the meaning of actively seeking work for purposes of unemployment benefits when the claimant is a member of a labor organization; defines "union hiring hall".

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies union hiring halls as active job search, protecting eligibility for unemployment benefits under labor organization membership, advancing worker benefit access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4465: Restricts consecutive hours of work for health care workers

This bill restricts health care employers from requiring nurses or health care workers (excluding doctors, residents, and security staff) to work more than their regularly scheduled hours, except in specific emergencies or during ongoing surgical procedures. It defines "regularly scheduled work hours" to include pre-scheduled on-call time and shift report communication, and prohibits using on-call time as a substitute for mandatory overtime. Exceptions include health care disasters, official emergency declarations, unanticipated staffing emergencies, or procedures requiring continuous presence for patient safety. The law aims to protect patient care quality by limiting excessive work hours, without affecting existing rights under other laws or collective bargaining agreements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts excessive work hours for nurses, protecting healthcare workers' well-being and supporting medical staff conditions per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestricts excessive work hours for nurses, protects against mandatory overtime, and defines scheduled hours to include on-call time, advancing worker safety and rights in labor/employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 171: Establishes a credit against income tax for union dues

S 171 creates a state income tax credit equal to the amount of qualified union dues paid by taxpayers to recognized labor organizations starting January 1, 2026. It directly affects individual taxpayers who pay union dues to organizations certified as bargaining representatives under state law. The credit reduces income tax liability dollar-for-dollar, with any excess treated as an overpayment refundable without interest. This policy change applies to dues paid for representation in matters like wages, hours, or working conditions, as defined in the bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates direct tax credit for union dues, providing tax relief to middle-income taxpayers who pay union dues to certified organizations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides dollar-for-dollar tax credit for union dues, directly supporting collective bargaining rights and reducing financial barriers for union members.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Tax Credits Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2568: Relates to prohibiting the New York city board of elections from entering into contracts for certain services related to the conduct of elections with any entity that does not employ union labor

Relates to prohibiting New York city boards of elections from entering into contracts for certain services related to the conduct of elections with any entity that does not employ union labor.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates union labor for election contracts, directly supporting collective bargaining and workers' rights in employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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