---
contract_id: ibt-l237-cement-masons-consent-determination-2020-2025
label: "IBT L237 Cement Masons Consent Determination, 2020-2025"
expanded_label: "International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) — L237 Cement Masons Consent Determination, 2020-2025"
term_start: 2020
term_end: 2025
source_pdf: "https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/cement-mason-2020-09-27-2025-10-26.pdf"
pages: 29
ocr_pages: 29
pages_with_tables: 0
clauses: 56
sector: "other"
---

# International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) — L237 Cement Masons Consent Determination, 2020-2025

**Term:** 2020–2025  
**Source PDF:** [https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/cement-mason-2020-09-27-2025-10-26.pdf](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/cement-mason-2020-09-27-2025-10-26.pdf)  
**Pages:** 29 (29 OCR-reconstructed)  
**Clauses extracted:** 56

**Workforce:** IBT L237 Cement Masons Consent Determination, 2020-2025 — see contract for the full recognition clause defining covered titles.

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## Contents

- [THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK](#the-comptroller-of-the-city-of-new-york-p1)
- [NOTICE](#notice-p1)
- [FILING](#filing-p1)
- [RENEE CAMPION](#renee-campion-p2)
- [GREGORY FLOYD](#gregory-floyd-p2)
- [BEFORE THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK](#before-the-comptroller-of-the-city-of-new-york-p3)
- [CONSENT DETERMINATION](#consent-determination-p3)
- [HOURLY RATE](#hourly-rate-p4)
- [OVERTIME RATE](#overtime-rate-p4)
- [FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK](#for-the-city-of-new-york-p9)
- [RENEE CAMPION](#renee-campion-p9)
- [GREGORYBE](#gregorybe-p9)
- [IT IS SO DETERMINED AND ENTERED](#it-is-so-determined-and-entered-p9)
- [BRAD LANDER](#brad-lander-p9)
- [GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER](#general-release-and-waiver-p10)
- [GREGORY SLOYD](#gregory-sloyd-p10)
- [AGREED AND ACCEPTED ON BEHALF](#agreed-and-accepted-on-behalf-p11)
- [AGREED AND ACCEPTED ON BEHALF](#agreed-and-accepted-on-behalf-p13)
- [IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN APPENDIX A AND](#in-the-event-of-any-inconsistency-between-appendix-a-and-p14)
- [APPENDIX A](#appendix-a-p14)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p14)
- [CATEGORY](#category-p14)
- [ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWANCE](#annual-leave-allowance-p14)
- [MONTHLY ACCRUAL](#monthly-accrual-p14)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p14)
- [Section 4](#section-4-p14)
- [Section 5](#section-5-p15)
- [Section 6](#section-6-p15)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p16)
- [Section 8](#section-8-p16)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p16)
- [Section 10](#section-10-p16)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p17)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p17)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p17)
- [Section 4](#section-4-p17)
- [Section 5](#section-5-p18)
- [Section 6](#section-6-p18)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p18)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p19)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p19)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p19)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p19)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p20)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p20)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p20)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p20)
- [Section 4](#section-4-p20)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p20)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p21)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p21)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p22)
- [OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS](#office-of-labor-relations-p23)
- [RENEE CAMPION](#renee-campion-p26)
- [CLAIRE LEVITT](#claire-levitt-p26)
- [OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS](#office-of-labor-relations-p26)

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### THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
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X
In the matter of the Complaint of
CITY EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL 237, I.B.T.

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### NOTICE
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OF

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### FILING
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Against
CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS,
For a determination of the prevailing rate of wage and
supplements in accordance with New York State Labor Law:
Article Eight.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that annexed hereto is a true copy of a Consent Determination
that was duly filed on April 18, 2024 in the Office of the Comptroller in the matter of a
complaint for the fixation of compensation of Cement Mason (92210).
Brad Lander
Comptroller of the City of New York
One Centre Street
New York, NY 10007
By:
Paul Brumlik
Director of Classifications
Bureau of Labor Law :
Tel: (212) 669-2161
Fax: (212) 815-8681


TO:

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### RENEE CAMPION
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Commissioner
City of New York Office of Labor Relations
40 Rector Street, 4* Floor
New York, NY 10006

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### GREGORY FLOYD
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President
City Employees Union Local 237, I.B.T.
216 West 141h Street
New York, NY 10011-7296

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### BEFORE THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
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In the Matter of the Complaints of
CEMENT MASON (92210)
for the fixation of their compensation as employees of the City of New York,
et al., at the prevailing rate of wages pursuant to New York State Labor Law
§ 220 et seg.
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### CONSENT DETERMINATION
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A Complaint under Section 220 of the New York State Labor Law, having been filed
by City Employees Union,
Local 237, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
("Complainant"), representing employees of the City of New York, et al., in the above
referenced title ("employees"), and this Consent Determination having been agreed to
between the Mayor's Office of Labor Relations ("OLR") on behalf of the City of New York,
et al., and the Complainant, compromising and settling certain disputes of basic rates of
wages, supplemental benefits and jurisdiction on all issues of law and fact as to the title set
forth in the caption,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DETERMINED BY CONSENT that:
The compromised basic rate of wages and supplemental benefits agreed upon are and
have been for the above-mentioned employces of the City of New York. et al.. as follows:

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### HOURLY RATE
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Expired
$48.10
9/27/20 to 9/26/21
$49.54
9/27/21 to 9/26/22
$51.03
9/27/22 to 9/26/23
$52.56
9/27/23 to 9/26/24
$54.14
9/27/24 to 10/26/25
/ $55.90

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### OVERTIME RATE
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$96.20
$99.08
$102.06
$105.12
$108.28
$111.80
With regard to overtime rates, work performed in excess of the regularly scheduled
seven
(7) hour day shall be paid for in cash, or compensatory time, at the rate of double (2x) the
straight time rate.
A shift differential shall be paid for all scheduled hours worked between the hours of
4:00
P.M. to 8:00 A.M. Such differentials shall be paid at the rate of double (2x) the straight time
rate.
The total supplemental benefits package agreed upon by Local 237, International
Brotherhood of Teamsters on behalf of the Complainants and the City of New York et al.
as reflecting the prevailing supplements or their "equivalents" are as follows:
1.
Effective September 27, 2020, a Welfare Fund contribution shall continuc to be paid at the
rate of $1,855 pcr annum per active employee and at the rate of $2,055 per annum per retired
employee. Effective September 27, 2024, there shall be a recurring $31.25 per annum por
employee (active and retire) increase to the welfare fund contribution. The per annum per
employee active contribution will incrcasc from $1,855 to $1,886.25. The per annum per employee
retiree contribution will incrcase from $2,055 to $2,086.25. Effective September 27, 2025, therc
shall be a recurring $168.75 pcr annum per cmployee (active and retircc) increase to the welfare
fund contribution. The per annum por employee active contribution will incrcasc from $1,886.25
to $2,055. The per annum per employee retire contribution will inerease from $2,086.25 to
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$2,255. The contributions shall be paid per complainant by the City of New York to the Welfare
Fund, Local 237 International Brotherhood of Tcamsters, 216 West 14th Strect, New York, N.Y.
Employees who have been separated from service subsequent to July 1, 1971, and who
were covered by a Welfare Fund at the time of such separation pursuant to a separate
agreement between the City of New York and the Certified union representing such
employees, shall continue to be so covered subject to the provisions hercof, on the same
contributory basis as incumbent employees. Contributions shall be made only for such time
as said individuals remain primary beneficiaries of the New York City Health Insurance
Program and are entitled to bencfits paid for by the City through such program; or are retirees
of the New York City Employees Retirement System who have completed five (5) years of
full in time service with the City of New York, except that contributions for those employees
hired after December 27, 2001 shall be governed by the provisions of §12-126 of the
Administrative Code of the City of New York, as amended.
2. An additional supplemental bencfit in the form of a compensation accrual fund
payment shall continuc to be disbursed for cach day actually worked. Compensation
Accrual Fund payments shall be as follows:
Effective:
Rate:
9/27/20 through 10/26/25
$5.61 pcr hour actually worked to a maximum of $39.27 per day.
This additional supplemental bencfit in the form of a compensation accrual fund will
be subject to a separate agreement between the City of New York and Local #237 I.B.T. The
liability of the City of New York shall in no event exceed the amount hercinabove set fott h
for cach hour worked, irrespective of any upward modification by rcason of imposition of any
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tax, lien, attorncys' fee or otherwisc, and provided further that the amount of contributions by
the City shall be limited solely to the payments as provided herein.
Continuation of statutory pension benefits.
Continuation of City Health Benefit (Insurance) program. The parties agree that the May
5,2014 and June 28, 2018 letters between the City and the MLC are incorporated as if fully sct
forth herein.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, the third Monday in January, shall continuc to be
a regular holiday with pay. Effective April 25, 2022, Juneteenth shall be a regular holiday with
pay. These holidays are in addition to those set forth in Appendix A of the Comptroller's Time
and Leave Regulations.
Continuation of Article II Sections (1) (a)-(f) of Appendix A: "Other Authorized
absences with pay".
Effective 10/1/09: All employees shall continue to reccive twelve (12) sick Icave days per
усаг.
8.
Any annual Icave set forth in Appendix A of the Comptroller's Time and Leave
Regulations shall be modified to provide for the following:
Effective 10/1/09 annual Icave allowance for employees in the title of Cement
Mason who works at least 250 days per year shall continuc to accruc at tho
following ratc.
Years of Service
AnnualLeave
At the beginning of the employce's 1" Year
At the beginning of the employce's 2d Year
At the beginning of the employee's 4'h Year
At the beginning of the employce's 5' Y car
At the beginning of the employee's 8'h Ycar
At the beginning of the employee's 15" Year
Per Year
12 workdays
15 workdays
17 workdays
22 workdays
27 workdays
29 workdays
Per Month (hh:mm)
7:00
8:45
9:55
12:50
15:45
16:55
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a) The provisions of this Consent Determination shall be consistent with the applicable
provisions of the New York State Financial Emergency Act for the City of New York, as
amended
b) The Complainant agrees to execute a full release to the City of New York et al., for the
period embraced herein, such release being set forth in the Gencral Release and Waiver attached
hercto as Exhibit "A".
c) The Complainant agrecs to waive any and all interest on all differentials of basic rates of
wages and supplemental bencfits. It is expressly understood that such waiver, sct forth in Exhibit
"A" annexed hereto, shall include the waiver of any right to interest payments duc pursuant to
subdivision 8c of Section 220 of the Labor Law (L. 1967, c, 502, I). However,
(1) Interest on wage increases shall accruc at the rate of threc percent (3%) per annum from
one hundred twenty (120) days after the filing date of this Consent Determination, or
one hundred twenty (120) days after the effective date of the increasc, whichever is
later, to the date of actual payment,
(2) Interest on shift differentials, holiday and overtime pay shall accruc at the rate of threc
percent (3%) per annum from on hundred twenty (120) days following their carning,
or one hundred twenty (120) days after the filing date of this Consent Determination,
whichever is later, to the date of actual payment and
(3) Interest accrued under (1) or (2) above shall be payable only if the amount of interest
due to an individual Employee exceeds five dollars ($5.00).
d) The Complainant hercin shall refrain from filing any Article 78 proceedings in whole or in
part with respect to any provision made herein and for any additional bencfits other than those
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contained herein excopting that the right is rescrved to bring any necessary proceedings for the
enforcement of the terms of the Consent Determination.
c) The Complainant agrees to withdraw any and all objections in all of the periods embodied
herein
f) The Complainant agrees to
waive any and all supplemental bencfits payable under
subdivision 3 of Scetion 220 of the Labor Law of the State of New York, such waiver being set
forth in Exhibit "A" annexed hereto, and accept in lieu thercof the supplemental benefits set forth
in this Consent Determination, and as sct forth in Appendix A annexed hercto as modified hercin.
g) Any now Employee who may be hired by the City of New York, ct al., during the term of
this settlement shall be required to comply with all of the terms and conditions herein upon the
payment of rates and supplemental benefits herein.
h) Any Iegal claims of any nature, including specifically, but not limited thercto, premium
rates, holiday rates, shift rates, overtime rates or any other legal claims affecting rates and
supplemental benefits of any kind whatsoever, are merged in this compromise and settlement for
the period of the compromise and scttlement contained herein.
i)
The forgoing basic rates of wages and supplemental benefits are due and payable to cach
and every employee of the City of Now York, ct al., serving in the above-referenced titles
beginning as of the effective date of the complaint filed herein, and shall be applicable to all
employces of the City of New York, et al., serving in the above-referenced titles who are
represented by the Complainant.
j) The basic rates and supplemental benefits herein are not to be construed as truc prevailing
rates and supplemental bencfits but shall be considered rates and bencfits in compromise and
settlement of all issues of law and fact.
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k) It is further understood and agreed that in considcration of the compromise and settlement
reached herein, the complaint in this matter is hereby settled.
1) The submission of any Labor Law complaint, effective on October 27, 2025, can be made
at the Labor Law Burcau of the Office of the Comptroller on or after that date.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and ycar first
above written.
CONSENTED TO:

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### FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK
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Ro
BY:

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### RENEE CAMPION
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Commissioner of
Labor Relations
FOR CITY EMPLOYEES UNION.
LOCAL 237, I.B.T.
BY:
2.

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### GREGORYBE
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President
City Employees Union,
Local 237, I.B.T.
The basic rates and supplemental bencfits agreed to hercin between the parties are not to
be construed as truc prevailing rates and supplemental benefits, but shall be deemed substitute
rates and benefits in compromise and settlement of all issues of law and fact raised in the complaint
filed herein pursuant to Labor Law Section 220.8-d.

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### IT IS SO DETERMINED AND ENTERED
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Bile

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### BRAD LANDER
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Comptroller
Dated: April 18, 2024
New York, New York
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UNIT: Cement Masons
TERM: September 27, 2020 through October 26, 2025

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### GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER
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Local 237, 1.B.T. (hercinafter referred to as the "Union"), as the certific collective
bargaining representative of employees in the title, CEMENT MASON for and in consideration of
the wage rates and supplemental bencfit package negotiated and agreed upon by the Union and the
City of New York as set forth in a collective bargaining agreement for the pcriod beginning
September 27, 2020 and terminating October 26, 2025, a copy of which has been made availablo
to the Union, hereby voluntarily and knowingly agrees to:
Waive, withdraw, relinquish, and refrain from filing, pursuing or instituting any
place for age, spleents or her have inder anyone one cro
Discontinue any and all action or proceedings, if any, heretofore commenced by me
or on my behalf of the above mentioned titles under and pursuant to Section 220 of
the Labor Law applicable to the period September 27, 2020 through October 26,
3.
Waive any and all interest on all differentials of basic rates of wages and
supplemental benefits from September 27, 2020 through October 26, 2025 except
as expressly agreed upon in writing by the Union and the City. It is expressly
understood that such waiver shall include the waiver of any right to interest payments
pursuant to Subdivision 8c of Section 220 of the Labor Law (L. 1967,c. 502, Section
1).
Release and forever discharge the City of New York from all mannerof actions, cause
and causes of actions, suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, reckonings,
bonds, bills, specialties, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises,
cariances, trespasses, damages, judgments, extents, executions, claims and demands
whatsoever in law or in equity which the Union, on behalf of employees in the above
titles, shall or may have, by reason of any claim for wages or supplemental benefits
pursuant to Section 220 of the Labor Law from September 27, 2020 through
October 26, 2025 except as expressly agreed upon in writing by the Union and the
City for that period.
LOCAL 237, I.B.T.
BY:

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### GREGORY SLOYD
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President
City Employces Union,
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The
New York
Renee Campion
Commissioner
Daniel Pollak
First Deputy Commissioner
Nicole Andrade
Generol Counsel
April 12, 2024
Gregory Floyd
President
City Employees Union, Local 237, I.B.T.
216 West 14" Street, 5" Floor
New York, NY 10011
Office of Labor Relations
22 Cortlandt Street, New York, NY 10007
nуc.gov/or
Claire Levitt
Deputy Commissioner
Health Core Strategy
Georgette Gestely
Director, Employee Benefits Program
RE: Direct Deposit, 2020-2025 Cement Masons Agreement
Dear Mr. Floyd:
This is to confirm the understanding and agreement of the parties concerning enrollment
in direct deposit for employees covered under the Cement Masons Consent Determination for the
period September 27, 2020 through October 26, 2025.
Effective August 5, 2019, the employer may require that all newly hired employees be
paid exclusively through direct deposit or electronic funds transfer. For employees on direct
deposit, the employer may provide pay stubs electronically except where the employee has
requested in writing to receive a printed pay stub.
Further, the parties shall work together regarding incumbent employees' enrollment in
direct deposit, with the objective of 100% of employees being paid electronically.
If the above accords with your understanding, kindly execute the signature line provided
below.
Very truly yours,
Rog
Renee Campion

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### AGREED AND ACCEPTED ON BEHALF
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The
New York
Renee Campion
Commissioner
Daniel Pollak
First Deputy Commissioner
Nicole Andrade
General Counsel
Office of Labor Relations
22 Cortlandt Street, New York, NY 10007
nyc.gov/oir
Claire Levitt
Deputy Commissioner
Health Care Strategy
Georgette Gestely
Director, Employee Benefits Program
April 12, 2024
Gregory Floyd
President
City Employees Union, Local 237, I.B.T.
216 West 14'* Street, 5'h Floor
New York, NY 10011
RE: 2020-2025 Cement Mason Consent Determination $3,000 One-Time Lump Sum
Ratification Bonus
Dear Mr. Floyd:
This is to confirm the understanding and agreement of the parties concerning the lump sum
cash payment for the employees covered by the Cement Mason Consent Determination for the
period September 27, 2020 through October 26, 2025.
i
A lump sum cash payment in the amount of $3,000, pro-rated for other than full
time employees, shall be payable as soon as practicable upon ratification of this
Agreement to those bargaining unit members who were in active payroll status as
of February 15, 2024, the date of ratification. Active payroll status is defined as
being in active payroll status ("B Status"), military leave with pay ("K status"), or
on paid family leave.
ii.
Employees who were terminated for cause, resigned, retired, or otherwise separated
from service, for any other reason, prior to the date of ratification of this Agreement
shall not be eligible for the lump sum cash payment.
її.
In no event shall any employee receive greater than $3,000 in bonus payments
pursuant to this agreement.
iv.
The lump sum cash payment shall be pensionable, consistent with applicable law.
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V.
vi.
The lump sum cash payment shall not become part of the employee's basic salary
rate, nor will it be added to the employee's basic salary for the calculation of any
salary-based benefits, including but not limited to the calculation of futur
collective bargaining increases.
For circumstances not covered by this agreement, the First Deputy Commissioner
of Labor Relations may elect to issuc, on a casc-by-case basis, interpretations
concerning the payment of the lump sum ratification bonus. Such interpretations
shall not be subject to any dispute resolution procedures.
If the above accords with your understanding, please indicate your acceptance by signing
below.
Very Truly Yours

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### AGREED AND ACCEPTED ON BEHALF
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OF LOCAL 237, IBT:
BY:
Rence Campion

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### IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN APPENDIX A AND
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REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW, SUCH AS
THOSE THAT APPLY TO MATERNITY LEAVE, THE FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
LAW SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE UNLESS SUCH FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
LAW AUTHORIZES SUCH INCONSISTENCY.

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### APPENDIX A
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Time and Leave Benefits:
1- ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWANCE

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### Section 2
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A combined vacation, personal business and religious holiday leave allowance, shall be
established, which shall be known as "annual leave allowance".
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1970
Annual leave allowance shall be granted to permanent employees who work at least a
250-day year, as follows:

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### CATEGORY
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Employees who have
completed 15 years of
service.

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### ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWANCE
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27 Work Days
(5 weeks and 2 days)

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### MONTHLY ACCRUAL
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2 - 1/4 days
Employees who have
completod 8 years of service.
All other employees
25 Work Days
(5 weeks)
20 Work Daya
(4 weeks)
2 days, plus 1 day at end of
of vacation year.
1 - 23 days

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### Section 3
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There shall be a pro-rating of the above allowance for employees who work less than a
250-day year.

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### Section 4
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For the earning of annual leave credits, the time recorded on the payroll at the full rate
of pay, and the first six months of absence while receiving Workmen's Compensation payments
shall be considered as time "served" by the employee.
In the calculation of annual leave credits, a full month's credit shall be given to an


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employee who has been in full pay status for at least 15 calendar days during that month,
provided however, that (a) where an employee has been absent without pay for an accumulated
total of more than 30 calendar days in the vacation year, he shall lose the annual leave credits
carnable in one month for each 30 days of such accumulated absence even though in full pay
status for at least 15 calendar days in each month during this period; and (b) if an employee loses
annual leave credits under this rule for several months in the vacation year because he has been
in full pay status for fewer than 15 days in each month, but accumulates during said months a
total of 30 or more calendar days in full pay status, he shall be credited with the annual leave
credits earnable in 1 month for each 30 days of such full pay status.

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### Section 5
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Calculation of annual leave credits for vacation purposes shall be based on a year
beginning May 1st, hereafter known as a "vacation year." All annual leave allowance of an
employee to the employee's credit on April 30th and not used in the succeeding vacation year
may be carried over from said vacation year to the next succeeding vacation year only, with the
approval of the agency head; and any such time not used within the prescribed period shall be
added to the employee's sick leave balance.
All annual leave accumulations to the credit of employees on May 1, 1961, which
exceed the allowance permitted in Article I, Section 5, shall remain to their credit but shall be
reduced to the maximum set by the Leave Regulations by May 1, 1970. This shall be
accomplished in the following manner:
(1) Any accumulations in excess of 40 days shall be established as an annual leave reserve
bank, which shall be in existence until May 1, 1970.
(2)
Any time left in the annual leave reserve bank on May 1, 1970 shall be transferred to the
sick leave balances of employees. If any such transfer causes an employee's sick leave balance
to rise above the 180-day maximum established by the Leave Regulations, the sick leave surplus
which exceeds 180 days shall be placed in the employees sick leave bank and shall remain to his
credit, notwithstanding the provisions of Article II, Sec. 2.
(3) After May 1, 1970, the full provisions of Article I, Section 5 apply.
b. In the event, however, that the Mayor or an elected official of any department
calls upon an employce to forego his vacation or any part thereof in any year, that portion
thereof shall be carried over as vacation even though the same exceeds the limits fixed in Article
1, Sections 5 and 5 (a) above.

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The normal unit of charge against annual leave allowance for vacation and personal


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business shall be one-half day. Smaller units of charge are authorized for time lost due to
tardiness, religious observance, and for the time lost by employee representatives duly designated
by employee organizations operating under the Mayor's Executive Order No. 38 dated May 16,
1957, engaged in the following types of union activity:
8.
b.
C.
d.
Attendance at union meetings or conventions.
Organizing and recruitment
Solicitation of member.
Collection of union dues.
e. Distribution of union pamphlets, circulars and other literature.
The agency is authorized to make such other exceptions as warranted.

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### Section 2
_Page 16_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: vacation_

Barned annual leave allowance shall be taken by the employees at the time convenient to
the department. In exceptional and unusual circumstances, an agency head may permit use of
annual leave allowance before it is earned, not exceeding two weeks.

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### Section 8
_Page 16_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: holidays, vacation_

Where certification of eligible lists permits, provisional and temporary employees shall
have the same annual leave benefits as regular employees except that they may not be permitted
to use annual leave allowances for other than religious holidays until they have completed four
months of service.

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### Section 2
_Page 16_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: vacation_

Penalties for unexcused tardiness may be imposed by the head of each agency in
conformance with established rules of the agency. As a minimum, however, all unexcused
tardiness both in the morning and upon return from lunch shall be charged to the annual leave
allowance.

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### Section 10
_Page 16_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: wages, sick-leave_

Terminal Leave shall be allowed to employees who work at least 250 days per year at
the rate of one month for every ten years of service, (a) the rates of which are fixed in
accordance with a Comptroller's determination made under Section 220 of the Labor Law of the
State of New York, and (b) of service under the Career and Salary Plan Leave Regulations, pro-
rated for a fractional part thereof.
If the employee so selects, and as an alternative to the above method of computation, his
Terminal Leave allowance may be computed on the basis of one day of Terminal Leave for each
two days of unused sick leave accumulation, to a maximum of one hundred (100) days Terminal


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Leave Allowance. Under the latter option, Terminal Leave shall be computed on the basis of
work days, rather than calendar days.
II. SICK LEAVE ALLOWANCE

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### Section 1
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Sick leave allowance of one day per month of service shall be credited to permanent
employees, provisional employees and temporary employees and shall be used only for persona
liness of the employee.

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### Section 2
_Page 17_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: sick-leave_

Sick leave allowance shall be cumulative up to a maximum of 200 work-days. After this
maximum is reached, no more sick leave credits may be earned by the employee except to the
extent of restoring credits subsequently drawn for sick leave and thereby building up accruals
again to the maximum of 200 work-days. Existing balances to the credit of employees at the
time of adoption of these regulations shall remain to their credit.

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### Section 3
_Page 17_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: sick-leave_

Sick leave may be granted at the discretion of the agency head and proof of disability
must be provided by the employee, satisfactory to the agency head. Presentation of a physician's
certificate in the prescribed form may be waived for absences up to and including three
consecutive work days. In a case of a protracted disability, such certificate shall be presented
to the agency head at the end of each month of continued absence.

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### Section 4
_Page 17_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: wages, vacation, sick-leave_

The normal unit for computation of sick leave shall be not less than one-half day. The
agency head may authorize smaller units of charge in exceptional and unusual circumstances.
Credits cannot be earned for the period an employee is on leave of absence without pay. For
the earning of sick leave credits, the time recorded on the payroll at the full rate of pay, and the
first six months of absence while receiving Workmen's Compensation payments shall be
considered as time "served" by the employee.
In the calculation of sick leave credits, a full month's credit shall be given to an employee
who has been in full pay status for at least 15 calendar days during that month, provided
however, that (a) where an employee has been absent without pay for an accumulated total of
more than 30 calendar days in the vacation year, he shall lose the sick leave credits earnable in
one month for each 30 days of such accumulated absence even though in full pay status for at
least 15 calendar days in each month during this period, and (b) if an employee loses sick leave


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credits under this rule for several months in the vacation year because he has been in full pay
status for fewer than 15 days in each month, but accumulates during said months a total of 30
or more calendar days in full pay status, he shall be credited with the sick leave credits earnable
in one month for each 30 days of such full pay status.

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### Section 5
_Page 18_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-leave_

In the discretion of the agency head, employees except provisional and temporary
employees, who have exhausted all earned sick leave and annual leave balances due to personal
¡liness may be permitted to use unearned sick leave allowance up to the amount earnable in one
year of service, chargeable against future earned sick leave.

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### Section 6
_Page 18_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: sick-leave_

At the discretion of the agency head, permanent employees may also be granted sick
leave with pay for three months after ten years of City Service, after all credits have been used.
In special instances, sick leave with pay may be further extended, with the approval of the
agency head. The agency head shall be guided in this matter by the nature and extent of illness
and the length and character of service.
II, OTHER AUTHORIZED ABSENCES WITH PAY

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### Section 1
_Page 18_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-leave, other-leave, promotion_

Absence of permanent employees, provisional employees and temporary employees for
the reasons indicated below, shall be excusable in the discretion of the agency head without
charge to sick leave or annual leave balances, upon submittal of evidence satisfactory to the
agency head:
Absence not to exceed four work-days in the case of death in the immediate
amily. Family shall be defined for this purpose as spouse; natural, foster, step-parent, child
rotner or sister; tatner-in-law or mother-in-law; or any relative residing in the household
For Jury Duty. Leave for jury duty shall be granted to the employee provided that
he endorses his check for jury duty to the City.
For Court Attendance Under Subpoena or Court Order. Leave to attend court
shall be granted when neither the employee nor anyone related to him has a personal interest in
the case, and where said attendance at court is not related to any other employment of the
employce.
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For attendance at New York City Civil Service examination, or for official
investigation interview or appointment interview in relation to the resulting eligible list.
For attendance of delegates and alternates at State or National conventions e
eterans organizations and volunteer firemen's organization
Absence by employee representatives, duly designated by employee organizations
operating under the Mayor's Executive Order No. 38 dated May 16, 1957, acting on matters
related to the interests of employees of their own respective departments, to negotiate with and
appear before departmental and other City officials and agencies including the Board of Estimate,
the City Council, and the Department of Personnel.

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### Section 2
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Prior notice to and authorization by the agency head or his designated representative is
required for absence under (b), (c), (e), (f), and (g) of Section 1 above. The employee shall give
notice to the agency as soon as possible in all other cases.

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### Section 3
_Page 19_ · _OCR-reconstructed_

Agency heads shall grant any leave of absence with pay required by law.

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### Section 1
_Page 19_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: parental-leave_

Maternity Leave. Existence of pregnancy shall be reported by the employee, in writing,
to the head of agency not later than the completion of the fourth month of pregnancy. Maternity
shall be granted for a period of twelve months, and upon application of the employee, may be
this purpose shall not exceed 18 months. An employce on maternity leave may be required to

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### Section 2
_Page 19_ · _OCR-reconstructed_

Leaves of absence without pay for reasons not covered in the foregoing rules may be
granted to permanent employees by the agency head not to exceed one year. Extension of such
leave may be granted by an agency head not to exceed an additional period of one year. Further
extensions may be granted by an clected official, in an agency headed by such official, of by the
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### Section 3
_Page 20_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: other-leave_

Agencies shall grant any leave of absence without pay, such as military leave, required
by law.
V. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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### Section 1
_Page 20_ · _OCR-reconstructed_

employee.

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### Section 2
_Page 20_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-leave, promotion_

Daily time records shall be maintained showing the actual hours worked by each
Upon transfer of a permanent employee, or appointment from an eligible list with
continuous service in another City agency, sick leave and annual leave balances shall be
transferred with the employee.

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### Section 3
_Page 20_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-leave, layoff_

Upon reinstatement of an employee to a permanent position, unused sick leave and
vacation balance at the time of resignation or layoff, shall be restored to his credit.

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### Section 4
_Page 20_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: vacation_

Subject to limitations of Art. I, Sec. 8 above, the annual leave allowance and the sick
leave allowance herein granted shall be applicable to part-time employees on a pro-rated basis.

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### Section 1
_Page 20_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: wages, sick-leave_

Whenever an employee, not covered by Workmen's Compensation, is physically disabled
in the performance of his official duties, the head of the agency is empowered to grant such
employee a leave of absence with pay not to exceed one calendar year. In such case the
employee shall be required to execute an agreement, wherein it is stipulated that, in the event
that such employee makes any claim or institutes any action against any party whatsoever in
relation to such disability, reimbursement in the amount of such pay shall be made to the City
or the agency concerned, as the case may be, from the proceeds of the recovery by such


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employee but not to exceed the amount of such proceeds. Such agreement shall be in a form
and manner prescribed by the Corporation Counsel or other duly empowered counsel. The
Agency head may have the injured employce examined by a physician employed by the City in
order to determine the extent of the employee's disability and the approval of said physician from
a medical viewpoint shall be required for the time granted with pay under this rule. The agency
head may require periodic medical examinations of the disabled employee to ascertain the need
for continued leave of absence with pay. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article I, Section
4 and Article II, Section 5 annual and sick leave shall accrue during the first six months only
of such absence, and shall be credited upon the employee's return to duty.

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### Section 2
_Page 21_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: wages_

The agency head is empowered to grant leave of absence with pay for the first week's
absence of an employee covered by Workmen's Compensation who is physically disabled in the
performance of official duties.

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### Section 3
_Page 21_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: wages, vacation, sick-leave, pension, safety_

An employce physically disabled in the performance of his official duties who has
accrued sick and/or annual leave or has been advanced credits in accordance with the
Comptroller's Leave Regulations may elect one of the following, in addition to the benefits to
which he is entitled under the Workmen's Compensation Law, such election to be made within
the first seven calendar days of absence by the employee or someone in his behalf:
To receive the difference between the amount of his weekly salary and the compensation
rate, provided that:
8.
The injured employee or any authorized person acting in his behalf makes the
request in writing, and
b.
The injured employee or any authorized person acting in his behalf agrees that a
pro-rated charge be made against his sick leave and/or annual leave balances equal to the number
of working days of absence less the number of working days represented by the Workmen's
Compensation payments, and
C.
The injured employee has the necessary accrued sick leave and/or annual leave
balance or has been advanced credits in accordance with the Comptroller's Leave Regulations
which the supplementary pay can be charged, and
d.
The injured employee was not guilty of willful gross disobedience of safety rules
or willful failure to use a safety device, or was not under the influence of alcohol or narcotics
at the time of injury, or did not willfully intend to bring about injury or death upon himself or
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The injured employee undergoes such medical examinations as are requested by
he Workmen's Compensation Division of the Law Department and his agency: and when foun
fit for duty by said physicians, returns to his employment.
Zoverage, pale dad thal leave and receive full pay and. Workmen's Compensation medica
The injured employer or any authorized person acting in his behalf makes the
request in writing, and
The injured employee or any authorized person acting in his behalf agrees to have
his annual leave balance charged for such absence, and
The injured employee has the necessary accrued annual leave balance.
3.
To receive Workmen's Compensation benefits in their entirety with no charge against sick
leave and/or annual leave.
b. During the period when an injured employce is receiving Workmen's
Compensation and the differential to bring him to full pay, he will be carried on full-pay status
and this time shall be counted for retirement benefits.

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### Section 1
_Page 22_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: holidays_

On the following effective dates prevailing rate per diem and per annum employees shall
be entitled to a day off with pay for each of the following holidays:
New Year's Day
Washington's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday
Memorial Day
Columbus Day
Independence Day
Election Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day


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### OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS
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40 Rector Street, New York, NY 10006-1705
http://nyc.gov/olr
ROBERT W. LINN
Commissioner
May 5, 2014
Harry Nespoli
Chair, Municipal Labor Committee
125 Barclay Street
New York, NY 10007
Dear Mr. Nespoli:
This is to confirm the parties' mutual understanding concerning the following issues:
1.
Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the Welfare Fund contribution will remain
constant for the length of the successor unit agreements, including the $65 funded from the
Stabilization Fund pursuant to the 2005 Health Benefits Agreement between the City of New
York and the Municipal Labor Committee.
2.
Effective July 1, 2014, the Stabilization Fund shall convey $1 Billion to the City of New
York to be used to support wage increases and other economic items for the current round of
collective bargaining (for the period up to and including fiscal year 2018). Up to an additional
total amount of $150 million will be available over the four year period from the Stabilization
Fund for the welfare funds, the allocation of which shall be determined by the parties. Thereafter,
$ 60 million per year will be available from the Stabilization Fund for the welfare funds, the
allocation of which shall be determined by the parties.
3.
If the parties decide to engage in a centralized purchase of Prescription Drugs, and
savings and efficiencies are identified therefrom, there shall not be any reduction in welfare fund
There shall be a joint committee formed that will engage in a process to select an
independent healthcare actuary, and any other mutually agreed upon additional outside expertise,
to develop an accounting system to measure and calculate savings.
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The MLC agrees to generate cumulative healthcare savings of $3.4 billion over the
course of Fiscal Years 2015 through 2018, said savings to be exclusive of the monies referenced
in Paragraph 2 above and generated in the individual fiscal years as follows: (i) $400 million in
Piscal Year 2015; (ii) $700 million in Fiscal Year 2016; (iii) S1 billion in Fiscal Year 2017; (iv)
$1.3 billion in Fiscal Year 2018; and (v) for every fiscal year thereafter, the savings on a
citywide basis in health care costs shall continue on a recurring basis. At the conclusion of Fiscal
Year 2018, the parties shall calculate the savings realized during the prior four-year period. In
the event that the MIC has generated more than $3.4 billion in cumulative healthcare savings
during the four-year period, as determined by the jointly selected healthcare actuary, up to the
first $365 million of such additional savings shall be credited proportionately to each union as a
one-time lump sum pensionable bonus payment for its members. Should the union desire to use
these funds tor other purposes, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to attempt to agree on an
appropriate alternative use. Any additional savings generated for the four-year period beyond the
first $365 million will be shared equally with the City and the MC for the same purposes and
subject to the same procedure as the first S365 million. Additional savings beyond $1.3 billion in
FY 2018 that carry over into FY 2019 shall be subject to negotiations between the parties.
The following initiatives are among those that the MLC and the City could consider in
their joint efforts to meet the aforementioned annual and four-year cumulative savings figures:
minimum premium, self-insurance, dependent eligibility verification audits, the capping of the
HIP HMO rate, the capping of the Senior Care rate, the equalization formula, marketing plans,
Medicare Advantage, and the more effective delivery of health care.
7.
Dispute Resolution
a. In the event of any dispute under this agreement, the parties shall meet and confer
in an attempt to resolve the dispute. If the parties cannot resolve the dispute, such
dispute shall be referred to Arbitrator Martin F. Scheinman for resolution.
b. Such dispute shall be resolved within 90 days.
c. The arbitrator shall have the authority to impose interim relief that is consistent
with the parties' intent.
d. The arbitrator shall have the authonty to meet with the parties at such times as the
arbitrator determines is appropriate to enforce the terms of this agreement.
e. If the parties are unable to agree on the independent health care actuary described
above, the arbitrator shall select the impartial health care actuary to be retained by
the parties.
f. The parties shall share the costs for the arbitrator and the actuary the arbitrator
selects
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If the above accords with your understanding and agreement, kindly execute the signature
line provided.
Sincerely,
Robert W. Linn
Commissioner
Agreed and Accepted on behalf of the Municipal Labor Committee
BY:
Harry Nespoli, Chair


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The
New York
ROBERT W. LINN
Commissioner

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### RENEE CAMPION
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First Deputy Commissioner

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### CLAIRE LEVITT
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Deputy Commissioner
Health Care Cost Managament

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### OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS
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40 Rector Street, New York, N.Y. 10006-1705
MAYRA E. BELL
Genere! Counsel
June 28, 2018
Harry Nespoli, Chair
Municipal Labor Committee
125 Barclay Street
New York, New York
Dear Mr. Nespoli:
1. This is to confirm the parties" mutual understanding concerning the health care agreement for
Fiscal Years 2019 - 2021:
a. The MLC agrees to generate cumulative healthcare savings of $1.1 billion over the
course of New York City Fiscal Years 2019 through 2021. Said savings shall be
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c.
Savings attributable to CBP programs will continue to be transferred to the City by
offsetting the savings amounts documented by Empire Blue Cross and GHI against
the equalization payments from the City to the Stabilization Fund for FY 19, FY 20
and FY 21, unless otherwise agreed to by the City and the MLC. In order for this
offset to expire, any savings achieved in this manner must be replaced in order to
meet the recurring obligation under 1(a)(iv) above.
d.
The parties agree that any savings within the period of FY 2015 - 2018 over $3.4
billion arising from the 2014 City/MLC Health Agreement will be counted towards
the FY 2019 goal. This is currently estimated at approximately $131 million but will
not be finalized until the full year of FY 2018 data is transmitted and analyzed by the
City's and the MLC's actuaries.
e. The parties agree that recurring savings over $1.3 billion for FY 2018 arising under
the 2014 City/MLC Health Agreement will be counted toward the goal for Fiscal
Years 2019, 2020, 2021 and for purposes of the recurring obligation under 1(a)(iv)
above. This is currently estimated at approximately S40 million but will not be
finalized until the full year of FY 2018 data is transmitted and analyzed by the City's
and the MC's actuaries. Once the amount is finalized, that amount shall be applied
to Fiscal Years 2019, 2020, 2021 and to the obligation under 1(a)(iv).
2. After the conclusion of Fiscal Year 2021, the parties shall calculate the savings realized during
the 3 year period. In the event that the MLC has generated more than $600 million in recurring
healthcare savings, as agreed upon by the City's and the MC's actuaries, such additional savings
shall be utilized as follows:
a.
The first $68 million will be used by the City to make a $100 per member per year
increase to welfare funds (actives and retirees) effective Juiy 1, 2021. If a savings
amount over $600 million but less than $668 million is achieved, the S100 per member
per year (actives and retirees) increase will be prorated.
b. Any savings thereafter shall be split equally between the City and the MiLC and applied
in a manner agreed to by the parties.
3. Beginning January 1, 2019, and continuing unless and until the parties agree otherwise, the
parties shall authorize the quarterly provision of the following data to the City's and MC's
actuaries on an ongoing quarterly basis: (1) detailed claim-level health data from Emblem Health
and Empire Blue Cross including detailed claim-level data for City employees covered under the
GHI-CBP programs (including Senior Care and Behavioral Health information); and (2)
utilization data under the HIP-HMO plan. Such data shall be provided within 60 days of the end
of each quarterly period. The HIP-HMO utilization data will also be provided to the City's and
ML's actuaries within 60 days of the execution of this letter agreement for City Fiscal Year
2018 as baseline information to assess ongoing savings. The HIP-HMO data shall include: (i)
utilization by procedure for site of service benefit changes; (il) utilization by disease state, by
procedure (for purposes of assessing Centers of Excellence); and (iii) member engagement data
for the Wellness program, including stratifying members by three tranches (level I, Il and II).
The data shall include baseline data as well as data regarding the assumptions utilized in
determining expected savings for comparison. The data described in this paragraph shall be
provided pursuant to a data sharing agreement entered into by the City and MLC, akin to prior
data agreements, which shall provide for the protection of member privacy and related concerns,
shall cover all periods addressed by this Agreement (i.e., through June 30, 2021 and thereafter),
and shall be executed within thirty days of the execution of this letter agreement.
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4. The parties agree that the Welfare Funds will receive two $100 per member one-time lump-sum
payments (actives and retirees) funded by the Joint Stabilization Fund payable effective July 1,
2018 and July 1,2019.
5. The parties recognize that despite extraordinary savings to health costs accomplished in the last
round of negotiations through their efforts and the innovation of the MLC, and the further savings
which shall be implemented as a result of this agreement, that the longer term sustainability of
health care for workers and their families, requires further study, savings and efficiencies in the
method of health care delivery. To that end, the parties will within 90 days establish a Tripartite
Health Insurance Policy Committee of MLC and City members, chaired by one member each
appointed by the MLC and the City, and Martin F. Scheinman, Esq. The Committee shall study
the issues using appropriate data and recommend for implementation as soon as practicable
during the term of this Agreement but no later than June 30, 2020, modifications to the way in
which health care is currently provided or funded. Among the topics the Committee shall
discuss:
Self-insurance and/or minimum premium arrangements for the HIP HMO plan.
b. Medicare Advantage- adoption of a Medicare Advantage benchmark plan for retirees
c. Consolidated Drug Purchasing- welfare funds, PICA and health plan prescription costs
pooling their buying power and resources to purchase prescription drugs.
d. Comparability- investigation of other unionized settings regarding their methodology for
delivering health benefits including the prospect of coordination/cooperation to increase
purchasing power and to decrease administrative expenses.
e. Audits and Coordination of Benefits- audit insurers for claims and financial accuracy,
coordination of benefits, pre-65 disabled Medicare utilization, End Stage Renal Discase,
PICA, and Payroll Audit of Part Time Employees.
f.
Other areas- Centers of Excellence for specific conditions; Hospital and provider tiring;
Precertification Fees; Amendment of Medicare Part B reimbursement; Reduction of cost
for Pre-Medicare retirees who have access to other coverage; Changes to the Senior Care
rate; Changes to the equalization formula.
g.
Potential RFPs for all medical and hospital benefits.
h. Status of the Stabilization Fund.
The Committee will make recommendations to be considered by the MLC and the City.
6. The joint committee shall be known as the Tripartite Health Insurance Policy Committee
(THIPC) and shall be independent of the existing "Technical Committee." The "Technical
Committee" will continue its work and will work in conjunction with the THIPC as designated
above to address areas of health benefit changes. The Technical Committee will continue to be
supported by separate actuaries for the City and the MLC. The City and the MLC will each be
responsible for the costs of its actuary.
7. In the event of any dispute under sections 1-4 of this Agreement, the parties shall meet and confer
in an attempt to resolve the dispute. If the parties cannot resolve the dispute, such dispute shall be
referred to Martin Scheinman for resolution consistent with the dispute resolution terms of the
2014 City/MLC Health Agreement:
a Such dispute shall be resolved within 90 days.
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b. The arbitrator shall have the authority to impose interim relief that is
consistent with the parties" intent.
c. The arbitrator shall have the authority to meet with the parties as such
times as is appropriate to enforce the terms of this agreement.
d. The parties shall share the costs for the arbitrator (including Committee
meetings).
If the above conforms to your understanding, please countersign below.
Agreed and Accepted on behalf of the Municipal Labor Committee
ату Nespoli, Chair

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