Labor & Employment (Collective Bargaining)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4550: Requires the department of labor to study the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce

Requires the department of labor to study the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce including but not limited to job performance, productivity, training, education requirements, privacy and security; prohibits any state entity from using artificial intelligence in any way that would result in the displacement of any currently employed worker or loss of position, including partial displacement such as a reduction in the hours of non-overtime work, wages or employment benefits, or results in the impairment of existing collective bargaining agreements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits AI use causing worker displacement, including reduced hours/wages, directly protecting employment rights and preventing job loss.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits state AI use causing worker displacement, restricting deployment in workforce applications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Gig Economy Public Employees Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4476: 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 & EmploymentShortens suspension period for striking workers seeking unemployment benefits from 2 to 1 week, expediting access to financial support during labor disputes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7275: Establishes light duty during pregnancy and parental leave for railroad employees

This bill establishes two key protections for railroad employees working for state-run railroads: (1) requiring employers to provide light duty assignments during pregnancy (with full pay and benefits maintained), and (2) creating paid parental leave benefits (67% of average weekly wage, up to 12 weeks annually) for bonding with newborns or adopted children within the first year. Eligibility begins after 26 consecutive weeks of employment (or 175 days for part-time workers), with benefits payable starting on the 14th day of leave. The law applies to all railroad employees covered under state authority operations and explicitly preserves existing collective bargaining agreements. It takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures full pay/benefits during pregnancy and parental leave, maintaining health insurance coverage and protecting employee health access during critical health periods.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid light duty during pregnancy and 67% wage parental leave, directly expanding worker benefits and protections under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7433: Relates to prohibiting certain conditions or preconditions of employment

Senate Bill S 7433 aims to prohibit employers in New York from requiring employees or job applicants to give up certain legal rights as a condition of getting or keeping a job. Specifically, employers cannot demand that individuals waive, arbitrate, or reduce any existing or future claims, rights, or benefits they are entitled to under New York state or federal law. This measure applies to all employers and their employees or job seekers. However, it does not affect agreements made through collective bargaining with a labor union.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employers from forcing waivers of legal rights, directly protecting workers' entitlements under NY law per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3678: Relates to prioritizing union labor for certain transit projects of the metropolitan transportation authority

Requires the metropolitan transportation authority to prioritize and hire union labor for proposed public work before making a contract available for public bidding.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires MTA to prioritize union labor, strengthening collective bargaining rights for transit workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4760: Relates to collective bargaining rights for college athletes and authorizes the public employment relations board to exercise jurisdiction over collective bargaining matters

Relates to collective bargaining rights for college athletes; authorizes the public employment relations board to exercise jurisdiction over institutions of higher education and college student athlete employees of such institutions in relation to all collective bargaining matters.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly authorizes collective bargaining rights for college athletes as employees, directly strengthening worker organizing and negotiation rights under labor law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards Professional Licensing

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failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 5494: Relates to leave time for certain employees to volunteer as a poll worker

This bill requires state, county, school district, and other public employers (including community colleges and public benefit corporations) to provide employees with up to 8 hours of paid leave annually to volunteer as poll workers during elections. The leave is excused (not deducted from other leave) and must be granted for election-related duties. Employers must establish simple guidelines for requesting and approving the leave, but the bill explicitly states it won't override existing collective bargaining agreements or employee benefits. The policy directly affects public employees who wish to serve as poll workers without losing pay or accrued leave time.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid leave for civic participation, expanding worker benefits and protecting rights to volunteer without pay loss.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4387: 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 & EmploymentBill mandates union-made goods consideration in procurement, boosting demand for union labor and strengthening collective bargaining efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3979: Establishes a credit against income tax for union dues

This bill creates a dollar-for-dollar credit against New York State income tax for qualified union dues paid to recognized labor organizations starting January 1, 2026. Taxpayers who pay union dues to a bargaining representative (as defined by the bill) can reduce their tax bill by the exact amount of those dues. Any unused portion of the credit is treated as an overpayment and refunded without interest. The credit applies to dues, fees, or assessments paid directly by members to labor organizations representing them. It does not change tax rates or create new obligations beyond the credit mechanism.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dollar-for-dollar tax credit for union dues, reducing taxable income for workers - direct tax relief for middle/lower income earners.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credit for union dues, directly strengthening collective bargaining rights and reducing financial barriers for workers to join unions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2503: Relates to paid family leave benefits for certain public employees

S 2503 requires public employers to provide paid family leave benefits to employees who are not represented by a union or employee organization. This applies specifically to public sector workers without union representation, mandating that their employer offer these benefits under existing workers' compensation law provisions (sections 204 and 208). The bill does not require union negotiations for these employees, unlike provisions for union-represented staff. Public employers must implement this benefit without needing collective bargaining input for non-union employees. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid family leave benefits for non-union public employees, expanding worker benefits and employment standards under existing law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Paid Leave Public Employees

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