Authorizes certain villages in Rockland county to enter into binding arbitration

This bill allows specific villages in Rockland County to use binding arbitration to resolve disputes with their employee unions when collective bargaining negotiations reach an impasse. Under the new rules, these villages can agree to submit unresolved contract issues to an impartial arbitrator, who has the authority to issue awards covering both past and future years without the usual restrictions. This change applies specifically to bargaining units in Rockland villages that have already had expired contracts for at least seven years. The legislation modifies the state Civil Service Law to formalize this process while leaving other public employers and employee groups under existing procedures.