Governor Andrew Cuomo today issued
the following statement after the Public Employees Federation Executive
Committee approved the administration’s three-year labor agreement. PEF is one
of the largest unions in the United States and is New York's second-largest
state-employee union, representing 54,000 workers.
"The approval of this agreement by
the Public Employees Federation Executive Committee marks a major step forward
in our efforts to secure a fair contract for our state’s workforce and all New
Yorkers. We are pleased that this balanced agreement benefits all parties while
also protecting taxpayers’ bottom line. New York’s public servants represent
the backbone of our government, effectively delivering results for the people
of this state. I commend PEF’s Executive Committee for their leadership, and
look forward to seeing this contract ratified by its membership in the near
future."
The three-year contract agreement
includes a 2 percent increase in 2016-17, 2 percent increase in 2017-18 and a 2
percent increase in 2018-19. Both the state and PEF agree to work together on a
plan to reduce out-of-control healthcare costs.
The contract must now be ratified by its
membership.
Source: Press Office, Governor
Andrew M. Cuomo
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