Dear Colleagues, As we begin preparations for negotiations into our next contract, it is important to identify what issues/concerns are addressed under the NYS Taylor Law, and how they relate to these negotiations. The Public Employees’ Fair Employment Act, commonly known as the Taylor Law, is a labor relations statute covering UUP employees in New […]
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Interrogation
New York State public sector employees who are members have a statutory right to Union representation at any interrogation that might result in discipline. This right to representation is known as “Weingarten rights” (Weingarten Rights Bill, Ch. 244, L. 2007). This right is documented under Article 19 of the UUP Contract. Interrogations are conducted by Employee […]
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Anti-Union Animus
Every UUP member has the legal right to consult with the union over any issue involving the terms and conditions of employment. This right is written into the Public Employees Fair Employment Act, commonly known as the Taylor Law, a labor relations statute covering most public employees in New York State. The legal term for […]