Labor & Employment (Collective Bargaining)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8512: Secures collective bargaining agreement validity during a change in operator or ownership

Secures the continued validity of collective bargaining agreements during and after a change in operator or ownership of a property, facility, or company.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSecures collective bargaining agreement validity during ownership changes, protecting workers' negotiated terms and strengthening labor rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 8590: Relates to disputes between employers and recognized employee organizations

This bill clarifies when New York's state labor law applies to employer-employee disputes. It specifies that New York's labor relations act does not cover employees already protected under federal laws (like the National Labor Relations Act) or when federal labor boards have jurisdiction. For all other employees, the state labor board must promptly certify existing union representatives as the official bargaining agent and maintain current work terms during the certification process. This ensures continuity for employees and employers not covered by federal labor rules.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures prompt union certification and maintains current work terms for non-federally-covered employees, strengthening collective bargaining rights under state law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Professional Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5249: Relates to Medicaid eligibility for striking workers

This bill (S 5249) automatically grants Medicaid eligibility to workers participating in strikes or labor disputes, ensuring they maintain health coverage during the strike period. It directly affects striking employees who would otherwise lose Medicaid due to employment status, without requiring them to reapply. Key provisions include limiting coverage strictly to the duration of the strike, prohibiting the consideration of personal resources (like savings) when determining eligibility, and allowing temporary "presumptive eligibility" through health department processes. The bill requires the Health Commissioner to create implementing regulations for eligibility rules and covered services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAutomatically maintains Medicaid for striking workers, preventing coverage loss during labor disputes and expanding access without reapplication or resource assessment.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAutomatically maintains Medicaid for striking workers, protecting health coverage during labor disputes without requiring reapplication or considering personal resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3129: Relates to collective bargaining rights to farm laborers, repealing certain provisions of chapter 105 of the laws of 2019 and repealing certain provisions of the labor law and the workers' compensation law

This bill repeals specific exclusions that previously prevented farm laborers from being covered under New York's labor laws. It directly affects farmworkers by removing barriers to collective bargaining rights they were denied under prior law. Key provisions include amending the definition of "employees" to exclude farm laborers from the definition (Section 2), repealing Section 163-a (which previously excluded agricultural labor), and clarifying that agricultural labor is not automatically excluded from labor law coverage (Section 7). These changes align farm laborers with other workers under the state's labor protections.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals exclusions denying farmworkers collective bargaining rights, expanding labor protections under NY law by removing prior barriers to coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4629: Reduces the number of hours in a work week to thirty-two for employers with at least five hundred employees

Reduces the number of hours in a work week to thirty-two for employers with at least five hundred employees who are not part of a collective bargaining agreement.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReduces workweek from 40 to 32 hours for large employers, directly advancing worker benefits and work-life balance without restrictions on collective bargaining.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 50: Relates to paid family leave benefits

Extends paid family leave benefits to employees who perform construction, demolition, reconstruction, excavation, rehabilitation, repairs, renovations, alterations, or improvements for multiple employers pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement who shall be eligible for family leave benefits if they were employed for at least twenty-six of the last thirty-nine weeks by any covered employer which is signatory to a collective bargaining agreement.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends paid family leave benefits to construction workers under collective bargaining, expanding worker benefits and supporting collective bargaining agreements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6938: Relates to collective bargaining rights to farm laborers, repealing certain provisions of chapter 105 of the laws of 2019 and repealing certain provisions of the labor law and the workers' compensation law

This bill repeals previous exclusions that denied farm laborers in New York State collective bargaining rights and workers' compensation coverage. It amends the Labor Law to include farm workers in the definition of "employees," allowing them to form unions and negotiate contracts like other workers. The bill also updates regulations for farm labor camps, requiring permits and setting standards for living conditions, while removing exemptions that previously kept farm employers from certain labor protections.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals exclusions denying farm workers collective bargaining rights and workers' comp, including them under Labor Law as employees with union rights and updated camp safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1776: Relates to negotiations between a governing board and a labor organization

This bill requires public meetings and transparency in labor negotiations between government governing boards (like city councils or school boards) and labor organizations. It mandates that all negotiation sessions be open to the public, all exchanged documents (offers, minutes, etc.) be subject to public disclosure, and governing boards provide 14-day advance notice of meetings on their website. The bill also requires governing boards to share financial analyses of proposed contracts and make related complaint proceedings public records. These provisions directly affect local government entities and labor unions negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires public transparency in labor negotiations, strengthening collective bargaining by mandating open meetings, document disclosure, and financial analysis sharing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 1214: Relates to prohibiting certain conditions or preconditions of employment

Bill A1214 prohibits New York employers from requiring job applicants or employees to waive legal rights (such as claims under state or federal law) as a condition of employment. It directly affects all employers and job seekers in New York State by banning pre-employment agreements that diminish rights like wage claims or discrimination protections. The law specifically excludes collective bargaining agreements with labor unions. This creates a clear legal requirement that employers cannot force individuals to give up existing or future legal claims to secure a job. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employers from requiring waivers of legal rights (wage/discrimination claims), directly protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8557: Requires reporting on merit determinations relating to unfair labor practices and a certificate of compliance to be eligible for state economic incentives

Requires reporting on merit determinations relating to unfair labor practices to the department of labor and a certificate of compliance to be eligible for state economic incentives.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates reporting on unfair labor practices and compliance certificate for state incentives, strengthening enforcement of workers' rights and labor standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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