What is the Triborough Amendment and why is it important to us?
The Triborough Amendment was passed into law by the NYS legislature in 1982.
. It amended the NYS Taylor Law.
. One of the most controversial parts of the Taylor Law is Section 210,
which prohibits New York state public employees from striking, instead
Compelling binding PERB arbitration in the event of an impasse in
negotiations.
. The fine for striking is an additional day of pay for each day of a strike,
totaling two days’ loss for each strike day.
. The Triborough Amendment counteracts the fact that the employees do not have the
right to strike.
. Triborough makes the employer continue all terms and conditions of employment,
until a new contract is negotiated.
. Since we do not have the right to strike, this forces the employer to negotiate in good
faith. If an employer attempts to change things now, it is an improper practice before
PERB.
. Without Triborough, the employer would have zero incentive to negotiate. They
would just impose their will.
If the Triborough Amendment were eliminated, how would it affect you
And other CSEA members
You Could Lose:
. your increments and /or step increases
. your benefits
. your health insurance
. your holidays
. any and all negotiated benefits, except the minimum wage!
And:
. Your employer could decrease or increase you hours of work.
. If your employer and CSEA couldn’t agree on a new contract, the employer could impose a
“contract” on you and your fellow members!
And….the Taylor Law would remain in effect.
Our members will still NOT have the right to strike!
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