What is collective bargaining?
Collective bargaining is a process where GOER and a union, along with their respective bargaining teams, meet formally to conduct negotiations for terms and conditions of employment. Each side presents proposals, or “demands,” for how they would like to modify the existing agreement under which employees in the bargaining unit are working. In subsequent meetings, these often incompatible first proposals are discussed, changed, and changed again until agreement is reached. Collective bargaining for New York State and local government employees is governed by Article 14 of the Civil Service law, also known as The Taylor Law.
Collective bargaining is the process of negotiation between representatives of workers and management to determine the conditions of employment. The collectively determined agreement may cover compensation, hiring practices, layoffs, promotions, working conditions and hours, worker discipline, and benefit programs. Return to the top.
