Labor & Employment (Collective Bargaining)

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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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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3646: Relates to the definition of manual worker

S 3646 clarifies the legal definition of a "manual worker" in labor law to mean someone whose primary job involves physical labor. It specifically excludes minor league baseball players covered by collective bargaining agreements that set their pay and working conditions. The bill requires the labor commissioner to create regulations and publish a list of occupations presumed to meet this definition. This change takes effect immediately and applies to workers covered under the state's labor laws.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExcludes minor league baseball players from manual worker definition, potentially limiting their labor law protections and collective bargaining coverage.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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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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