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term_end: 2025
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# International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) — L237 Plasterers Consent Determination, 2020-2025

**Term:** 2020–2025  
**Source PDF:** [https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/Plasterer_2020-10-18--2025-11-17.pdf](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/Plasterer_2020-10-18--2025-11-17.pdf)  
**Pages:** 30 (1 OCR-reconstructed)  
**Clauses extracted:** 24

**Workforce:** IBT L237 Plasterers 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)
- [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)
- [BRAD LANDER](#brad-lander-p10)
- [RELEASE AND W AIYER](#release-and-w-aiyer-p11)
- [AGREED AND ACCEPTED ON BEHALF](#agreed-and-accepted-on-behalf-p13)
- [AGREED AND ACCEPTED ON BEHALF](#agreed-and-accepted-on-behalf-p14)
- [APPENDIX A](#appendix-a-p15)
- [ANNUAL LEA](#annual-lea-p15)
- [CATEGORY ANNUAL LEA ALLOWANCE MONTHLY ACCRUAL](#category-annual-lea-allowance-monthly-accrual-p15)
- [Section 6](#section-6-p16)
- [Section 6](#section-6-p19)
- [AUTHORIZED ABSENCES PAY](#authorized-absences-pay-p19)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p20)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p21)
- [Section 4](#section-4-p21)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p22)
- [OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS](#office-of-labor-relations-p24)
- [OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS](#office-of-labor-relations-p27)
- [RENEE CAMPION GEORGETTE GESTELY](#renee-campion-georgette-gestely-p27)
- [CLAIRE LEVITT](#claire-levitt-p27)

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### THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
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In the matter of the Complaint of

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### NOTICE
_Page 1_

CITY EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL 237, I.B.T. 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 Detenrunation
that was duly filed on March 20, 2024 in the Office of the Comptroller in the matter of a
complaint for the fixation of compensation of Plasterer (92235) and Supervisor Plasterer
(92272).
Brad Lander
Comptroller of the City of New York
One Centre Street
New York, NY 10007
'
By: { ? a y / ~
Paul Brumlik
Director of Classifications
Bureau of Labor Law
Tel: (212) 669-2161
Fax: (212) 815-8681


TO: RENEE CAMPION
Commissioner
City of New York Office of Labor Relations
40 Rector Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10006

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### GREGORY FLOYD
_Page 2_

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
PLASTERER (92235)
SUPERVISOR PLASTERER (92272)
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~.
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### CONSENT DETERMINATION
_Page 3_ · _Topics: wages, overtime, holidays, vacation, sick-leave, health-welfare, pension_

A Complaint under Section 220 of the New York State Labor Law, having been filed by City
Employees Union, Local 23 7, International Brotherhood ofT eamsters ("Complainant"), representing
employees of the City of New York, ct al., in the above referenced titles ("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, ct al., and the Complainant, compromising the basic
rates of wages, supplemental benefits and jurisdiction on all issues oflaw and fact as to the titles set
forth in the caption,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS DETERMINED BY CONSENT that:
The compromised basic rates of wages and supplemental benefits agreed upon arc and have
been for the above mentioned employees of the City of New York, ct al., as follows:


| PLASTERER |  |
| --- | --- |
| PERIOD | HOURLY RATE |
| 10/18/2010 10/17/21 | $49.72 |
| I 0/18/21 to I 0/ I 7/ 22 | $51.21 |
| 10/18/22 to 10/17/23 | $52.75 |
| 1-0/18/23 to I 0/ l 7/ 24 | $54.33 |
| 10/18/24 to 11/17/25 | $56.10 |


| SUPERVISOR PLASTERER |  |
| --- | --- |
| PERIOD 10/18/20 to 10/17/21 | HOURLY RATE |
|  | $51.04 |
| I 0/18/21 to I 0/17/22 | $52.57 |
| I 0/18/22 to I 0/17/23 | $54.15 |
| I 0/18/23 to I 0/17/24 | $55.77 |
| I0 /18/24 to I 1/ 17/25 | $57.58 |

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With regards to overtime rates, overtime shall be paid after forty (40) hours actually worked
at the rate of double (2X) the straight-time rate, in cash or compensatory time.
The total supplemental benefits package agreed upon by Local 23 7, International
Brotherhood of Teamsters on behalf of the Complainants and the City of New York ct al. as
reflecting the prevailing supplements or their "equivalents" arc as follows:
I. Effective October 18, 2020, a Welfare Fund contribution shall continue to be paid at the rate
of $1,855 per annum per active employee and at the rate of $2,055 per annum per retired employee.
Effective October 18, 2024, there shall be a recurring $31.25 per annum per employee (active and
retiree) increase to the welfare fund contribution. The per annum per employee active contribution
will increase from $1,855 to $1,886.25. The per annum per employee retiree contribution will
increase from $2,055 lo $2,086.25. Effective October 18, 2025, there shall be a recurring $168.75
per annum per employee (active and retiree) increase to the welfare fund contribution. The per
annum per employee active contribution will increase from $1,886.25 to $2,055. The per annum per
employee retiree contribution will increase from $2,086.25 to $2,255. The contributions shall be paid
per employee by the City of New York to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237
Welfare Fund, 216 West 14th Street, New York, N.Y. 10011.


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Employees who have been separated from service subsequent to January I, 1974 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 hereof, 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 benefits paid for by
the City through such program; or arc retirees of the New York City Employees Retirement System
who have completed five (5) years of full time service with the City of New York except that
contributions for those employees hired after December 27,200 I shall be governed by the provisions
of §12-126 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, as amended.
2. Continuation of statutory pension benefits.
3. 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 arc incorporated as if fully set
forth herein.
4. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, the third Monday in January, shall continue to
be a regular holiday with pay. Effective April 25, 2022, Juneteenth shall be a regular
holiday with pay. These holidays arc in addition to those set forth in Appendix
A of the Comptro{/er's Time and Leave Regulations.
5. Plasterers and Supervisor Plasterers shall accrue twelve ( 12) sick leave days per year.
6. Article III of Appendix A; "Other Authorized Absences with Pay" shall continue to apply to
the titles of Plasterer and Supervisor Plasterer.
8. Any Annual Leave Set Forth in Appendix A of the Comptroller·.,· Time and Leave


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Regulations shall be modified to provide for the following:
8a) Effective I0/18/20 annual leave for employees in the title of Plasterer shall accrue at the following
rate:
Years of Service /\nnual Leave J\llowance Month Iv Accrual
fhh:mm}
At the beginning of the employee's Isl year I 0 work clays per year 05:50
At the beginning of the employee's 2nd year 13 work clays per year 09:20
At the beginning of the employee's 4th year 15 work clays per year 08:45
J\t the beginning of the employee's 5th year 20 work clays per year 11:40
J\t the beginning of the employee's 8th year 2 5 work clays per year 14:35
At the beginning of the employee's 15th year 2 7 work <lays per year 15:45
Sb) Effective 10/18/20 annual leave for employees in the title Supervisor Plasterer shall accrue at the
following rate:
Years of Service Annual Leave Allowance Monthly Accrual
(hh:mm)
At the beginning of the employee's 1st year 8 work days per year 04:40
At the beginning of the employee's 2nd year 1 I work days per year 06:25
At the beginning of the employee's 4th year 13 work days per year 07:35
At the beginning of the employee's 5th year 18 work days per year 10:30
At the beginning of the employee's 8th year 23 work days per year 13:25
At the beginning of the employee's 15th year 25 work days per year 14:35
Housing Authority Leave
9. Any annual leave* set forth in Appendix A oft he Comptroller's Time and Leave Regulations
for employees who work at the Housing Authority shall be modified to provide for the following:
9a) Effective 10/18/20 annual leave for employees in the title of Plasterer who work at the Housing
Authority shall accrue at the following rate:
Yc ars of Service Annual Leave Allowance
At the beginning of the employee's I st year 16 work days per year
At the beginning of the employee's 2nd year 19 work days per year
At the beginning of the employee's 4th year 21 work days per year
At the beginning of the employee's 5th year 29 work days per year
At the beginning of the employee's 9th year 35 work clays per year
9c) EffectiYe I0/18/20 annual leave for employees in the title Supervisor Plasterer nho work at the
Housing Authority shall accrue at the following rate:
Years of Service Annual Leave Allowance
Al the beginning of the employee's I st year 14 work clays per year
At the beginning of the employee's 2nd year 17 work day~ per year
Al the beginning of the employee's 4th year 19 work clays per year


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At the beginning or the employee's 5th year 27 work days per year
At the beginning of the employee's 9th year 33 work days per year
* Annual leave at the Housing Authority includes vacation, sick, personal business, and religious
observance days.
These provisions (9a and 9b) supersede the annual leave accrual schedule set forth in the
Personnel Rules and Regulations of the New York City Housing Authority.
I 0. An additional supplemental benefit in the form of a compensation accrual fund payment shall
be disbursed for each day actually worked. Compensation Accrual Fund payments shall be as
follows:
Effecti,y_<,<;_ Amount:
10/18/20 through 11/17/25 $3.05 per hour actually worked to a maximum of $24.40 a day
This supplemental benefit 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 hcrcinabovc set forth for each hour worked,
irrespective of any upward modification by reason of imposition of any tax, lien, attorneys' fee or
otherwise, and provided further that the amount of contributions by the City shall be limited solely to
the payments as provided herein.
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 ct al., for
the period embraced herein, such release being set forth in the General Release and Waiver attached
hereto as Exhibit "A."


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c) The Complainant agrees to waive any and all interest on all differentialsofbasic rates
of wages and supplemental benefits. It is expressly understood that such waiver, set forth in Exhibit
"A" annexed hereto, shall include the waiver of any right to interest payments due pursuant to
subdivision 8c of Section 220 of the Labor Law (L. 1967, c, 502, I). However,
( 1) Interest on wage increases shall accrue at the rate of three 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
increase, whichever is later, to the date of actual payment,
(2) Interest on shift differentials. holiday and overtime pay shall accrue at the rate of
three percent (3%) per annum from one hundred twenty ( 120) days following their
earning, 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 (I) 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 herein shall refrain from filing any Article 78 proceedings in whole
or in part with respect to any provision made herein and for any additional benefits other than those
contained herein excepting that the right is reserved to bring any necessary proceedings for the
enforcement of the terms of the Consent Determination.
e) The Complainant agrees to withdraw any and all objections in all of the periods
embodied herein.
t) The Complainant agrees to waive any and all supplemental benefits payable under
subdivision 3 of Section 220 of the Labor Law of the State of New York, such waiver being set forth
in Exhibit "A" annexed hereto, and agrees to accept in lieu thereof the supplemental benefits set


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forth in this Consent Determination, and as set forth in Appendix A annexed hereto as modified
herein.
g) Any new 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 the rates and supplemental benefits herein.
h) Any legal claims of any nature, including specifically, but not limited thereto,
premium rates, holiday rates, shift rates, overtime rates or any other legal claims affecting rates and
supplemental benefits of any kind whatsoever, arc merged in this compromise and settlement for the
period of compromise and settlement contained herein.
i) The foregoing basic rates of wages and supplemental benefits arc due and payable to
each and every employee of the City of New 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
employees of the City of New York, ct al., serving in the above-referenced titles who arc represented
by the Complainant.
j) The basic rates and supplemental benefits herein arc not to be construed as true
prevailing rates and supplemental benefits but shall be considered rates and benefits in compromise
and settlement of alI issues of law and fact.
k) It is further understood and agreed that in consideration of the compromise and
settlement reached herein, the Complaint in this matter is hereby settled.
I) The submission of any Labor Law complaint, effective on November 18, 2025, can
be made at the Bureau of Labor Law, Office of the Comptroller on or after that date.


lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above
written.
CONSENTED TO:
FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK FOR CITY EMPLOYEES UNION,
LOCAL 237, 1.8.T.
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BY: � BY:
RENEECA�ON ailEGORY?ov
Commissioner of President
Labor Relations City Employees Union,
Local 237, 1.8.T.
The basic rates and supplemental benefits agreed to herein between the parties arc not to be
construed as trne 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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### BRAD LANDER
_Page 10_

Comptroller
Dated: 3/20/24
New York, New York
UNIT: Plasterer and Supervisor Plasterer
TERM: October 18, 2020 to November 17, 2025

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### RELEASE AND W AIYER
_Page 11_ · _Topics: wages, parental-leave, other-leave, discipline, recognition_

Local 237, I.B.T. (hereinafter referred to as the "Union"), as the jointly certified collective
bargaining representative of employees in the titles Plasterer and Supervisor Plasterer for and in
consideration of the wage rates and supplemental benefit package negotiated and agreed upon by the
Union and the City of New York as set forth in a collective bargaining agreement for the period
beginning October 18, 2020 and terminating November 17, 2025, a copy of which has been made
available to the Union, here~y voluntarily and knowingly agrees to:
1. Waive, withdraw, relinquish, and refrain from filing, pursuing or instituting any claim for
wages, supplements or other benefits, or any right, remedy, action or proceeding, which the
Union has or may have under Section 220 of the Labor Law.
2. Discontinue any and all action or proceedings, if any, heretofore commenced by me or on
my behalf oft he above mentioned titles under and pursuant to Section 220 of the Labor Law
applicable to the period October 18, 2020 to November 17, 2025.
3. Waive any and all interest on all differentials of basic rates of wages and supplemental
benefits from October 18, 2020 to November 17, 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 ofa ny right to interest payments pursuant to Subdivision 8c of Section 220 of the
Labor Law (L. I 967, c. S02, Section 1) .
4. Release and forever discharge the City of New York from all manner of actions, cause and
causes of actions, suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills,
specialties, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, carianccs, 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
October 18, 2020 to November 17, 2025 except as expressly agreed upon in writing by the
Union and the City for that period.
Local 237 I.B.T.
Gd:vJM~
~
President
International Bi·othcrhood of Teamsters
Local 237


Office of Labor Relations
22 Cortlandt Street, New York, NY 10007
nyc.gov/olr
Renee Campion Claire Levitt
Deputy Comm,rnoner
Commissioner
Health Core Strategy
Daniel Pollak
Georgette Gestely
First Deputy Commissioner
Director, fmployee Benefits Program
Nicole Andrade
General Coun~I
Jz_,
March 2024
Gregory Floyd
President
City Employees Union, Local 237, I.B.T.
th th
216 West 14 Street, 5 Floor
New York, NY 10011
RE: 2020-2025 Plasterers Consent Determination $3,000 One-Time Lump Sum Ratification
Bonus
Dear Mr. Floyd:
This is to confirm the understanding and agreement of the parties concerning the lump sum
cash payment for the employees covered by the Plasterers Consent Determination for the period
October 18, 2020 through November 17, 2025.
A lump sum cash payment in the amount of$ 3,000, pro-rated for other than full time
1.
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
November 29, 2023, 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 tenninatcd 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.
iii. In no event shall any employee receive greater than $3,000. in bonus payments
pursuant to this agreement.
1v. The lump sum cash payment shall be pensionable, consistent with applicable law.
v. 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 future collective
bargaining increases.
vi. For circumstances not covered by this agreement, the First Deputy Commissioner of
Labor Relations may elect to issue, on a case-by-case basis, interpretations
concerning the payment of ttie 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.

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### AGREED AND ACCEPTED ON BEHALF
_Page 13_

OF LOCAL 237, IBT:
BY ~


Office of Labor Relations
22 Cortlandt Street, New York, NY 10007
nyc.gov/olr
Renee Campion Claire Levitt
Commissioner Deputy Commissioner
Heolth Core Strategy
Daniel Pollak
Georgette Gestely
First Deputy Comm,ss,oner
Director, Employee Benefits Program
Nicole Andrade
General Counsel
Mc.rJ..
2024
-+C~f'llill¥,-lz._,
Gregory Floyd
President
City Employees Union, Local 237, I.B.T.
216 West 14th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10011
RE: Payroll Paper Pay Stubs
Dear Mr. Floyd:
This is to confirm the understanding and agreement of the parties concerning payroll and
paper pay stubs for the employees covered by the Plasterers Consent Determination for the period
October 18, 2020 through November 17, 2025.
Effective as soon as practicable, following ratification of this agreement, all employees of
Mayoral agencies, the Department of Education, and the New York City Housing Authority who
receive paychecks via direct deposit shall be opted out of receiving paper pay stubs. Employees may
choose to opt-in and receive paper stubs via NYCAPS Employee Self-Service or the appropriate
method at employers not on NYCAPS.
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
_Page 14_ · _Topics: parental-leave_

OF LOCAL 23 IBT:
BY:


IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY B ~ APPE'.Nl>IX A AND
REQUIREMENI'S IMPOSED BY FEDFBAL, STATE, OR WCAL LAW, SUCH AS
THOSE TBAT APPLY TO MATERNITY LEA VE, THE FFJ>ERAL, STA TE, OR LOCAL
LAW SB,ALL TAKE PRECEDENCE~ SUCH FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
LAW AUI'HORIZF.S SUCH INCONSISTENCY.

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### APPENDIX A
_Page 15_

'l1me and Leave Benefits;

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### ANNUAL LEA
_Page 15_ · _Topics: holidays, vacation_

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

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### CATEGORY ANNUAL LEA ALLOWANCE MONTHLY ACCRUAL
_Page 15_ · _Topics: wages, vacation, sick-leave, hours_

VE
Employees who have 27 Work Day, 2 • 114 days
completed 15 years of (5 weeb and 2 day1)
1emce.
Employee, who have 25 Work Daya 2 days, 91111 I day at end of
completad 8 yean of aervice. (5 week,) of Yaca.tiOll ye.u.
All cdMr csmployeea 20Work Daya 1 • 21.3 days
(4wew>
Sectlop 3
There shall be a pro-rating of the above allowa.m=e for employees who work less than a
2SO-day year.
Sectiog4
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 bas been in full pay status for at least IS calendar days during that month,
provided however, that (a) wbcrc an employee bas been absent without pay for an accumular.cd
man
toeal of more 30 calendar days in the vacation year. be shall lose the annual leave credits
eamablc in one month for each 30 days of such accumulated absence even though in full pay
status for at least 1S c:alendar days in each month during this period; and (b) ifa n employee loses·
annual leave credits under Ibis rule for several months in the vacation year because he has been
in fuJI pay status for fewer than 15 days i~ each month. but accumulates during said months a
toaal of 30 or more calendar days in full pay status. he shall be credited with the annual leave
credits eamable in 1 month for each 30 days of such full pay swus.
Sectlog$
Cal~n 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 allowanc.e 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 bead; and any such time not used within the pre3Cribed period shall be
added to the employee's sick leave balance.
a. All annual leave accumulations to the ~it of employees on May 1, 1961, which
s.
exceed the allowance permitted in Article I, Section shall re~ to their credit but shall
~
reduced to the maximum set by the Leave Regulations by May 1, 1970. This sball be
aa:omplished in Jhe 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 transfcmd 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 lave Regulations, the sick leave surplus
which exceeds 180 days shall be placed in the employees sick Jeav~ bank~ shall remain to his
n,
cmlit, DOtWilhmodiog the provisions of Alticle Sec. 2.
(3) After May 1, 1970, the full provisions of Article I, Section S apply.
b. In the event, however, that the Mayor or an elected official of any depamnem
c:alls upon an employee to forego bis vacation or any pan thereof in any year, that portion
thereof shall be carried over as vacation even though the same exceeds the limits fixed in Anicle
I, Sections S and S (a) above.

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### Section 6
_Page 16_ · _Topics: wages, holidays, vacation, sick-leave_

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


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business sball be one-half day. SmaJler units of charge are autboriud for time lost due to
tudi~, 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:
a. Au~ndaooe at union meetings or conventions.
b. Organizing and recruitment
c. Solicitation of member.
d. Collection of union dues.
e. Distribution of union pamphlets, circulars and other literarure.
The agency is authorized to make such other exceptions as warranted.
Section,
Earned annual leave allowance shall be taken by the employees at the time convenient to
the department In exceptional and unusual circumsrances. an agency bead may permit use of
annual leave allowance before it is earned, not exceeding two weeks.
StctJoql
Where certification of eligible lists permits, provisional and temporary employees shall
have the same annual lea'\le benefits as regular employees excepl chat they may not be permitted
to use annual leave allowances for other than religious holidays until they have completed four
months of service.
Stdlon2
.Penalties for u~xcused 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 luocb shall be charged to the annual lave
allowance.
Section JO
Terminal Leave shall be allowed to employees who work a1 least 250 days per year at
the rate of one month for every ten years of service, (a) lhc 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 a>mputed on the basis of
work days. rather than calendar days.
IL. SICK LEAVE ALLOWANCE
Section!
Sick leave allowanc.e of one day per month of service shall be credited to pennanent
employees, provisional employees and temporary employees and shall be used only for personal
illness of the employee.
Secdoo 2
Sick leave allowance shall be cumulative up to a maximum of 200 work-days. After this
maximum ls reached. oo more sick leave credits may be earned by the employee except to the
extent of icatoring credits subsequently drawn for sick leave and thereby building up accruals
again to the maximum of 200 work-days. Existing balances to the cn:dit of employees at the
time of adoption of these regulations shall remain to their credit.
Secdop3
Sick leave may be granted at the discretion of the agency bead and proof of disability
must be provided by the employee. $1tisfactory to the agency bead. Presentation ofa physician's
certificate in the prescribed fonn may be waived for absences up to and including three
ronsecutive work days. In a case of a protracted disability, such certificate shall be presented
to the agency head at th~ end of each month of continucd absence.
The normal unit for rompuration of sick leave shall be not less than one-half day. The
agency bead may authorize smaller units of charge in exceptional and unusual circuDlSWICCS.
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 ~ix 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 monlh •s credit shall be given to an employee
who bas 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
mote than 30 calendar days in the vacation year, he shall lose the sick leave credits eamable 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 siclc 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 1S days in each mouth, but accumulates during said months a total of 30
or more calendar days in full pay status, he shall be credited wilh the sick leave credits earnable
in one month for each 30 days of such full pay sraws.
Secttoas
~n the discretion of the agency head, employees exc.ept provisional and temporary
employees. who have exhausted all ca.med sick leave and annual leave balances due to personal
illness may be permitted to use unearned sick leave aJlowance up to the amount earnable in one
year of service. chargeable against future earned sick leave.

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_Page 19_ · _Topics: sick-leave_

At the discretion of the agency head, permanent employees may also be gran~ sick
icave with pay for thn:e months after ten years of City Service, after all credits have be.en used.
In special iNta:nces. sick leave with pay may be further me~. with the approval of the;
agency bead. The agency head shall be guided in this man.er by the narure and extent of illness
and the length and character of service.
DL. OTHER WITH

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_Page 19_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-leave, parental-leave, other-leave, promotion_

Secttont
Absence of permanent employees, provisional employees and temporary employees for
the rnsons indicated below, shall be excusable in the discretion of the agency bead without
charge to sick leave or annual leave balances, upon submlttal of evidence satisfactory to the
agency head:
a. Abseoce not to exceed four work-days in the case of death in the immediate
family. Family shall be defined for this purpose u spouse; natural, foster, step-parent. child,
brother or sister; father-in-law or mother-in-law; or any relative residing in the household.
b. 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.
c. For Court Attendance Under Subpoena or Court Order. Leave to attend court
shall be granted when neither the employee nor anyone related to him bas a personal interest in
the case, and where said attendance at court is not related to any other employment of the
employee.
d. Absence required because of Health Depanment ruling with respect to quarantine.


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e. For attendance at New York City Civil Service examination, or for official
investigation interview or appointment interview in relation to the resulting eligible list.
f. For .attendance of delegates and altematcs at State or National conventions of
veterans' organizations and volurueer firemen's organmtiom.
g. 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 rheir own respective depart;mems, to negodate with and
appear before departmental and other Ci~ officials and agencies including rhe Board of Estimate,
the City Council, and the Department of PcrsoIU1CI.
Section
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Prior notice to and authorization by the agency bead or bis designated repre,5eotative is
required for absence under (b). {c), (c), (f), and (g) of Section 1 above. The employee shall give
notice to the agency as soon as possible in all other cases.
Agency heads shall grant any leave of absence with pay required by law.
!! 1,EAYFS OF AJm;NCE WITHOUT PAY
Section J
Maternity Leave. Exisccnce of pregnancy shall be reported by the employee, in writing,
to the bead of agency not later than the completion of the fourth month of pregnancy. Maternity
leave of absence, commencing not later than the completion of the fifth month of pregnancy,
shall be granted for a period of twelve months, and upon application of the employee, may be
extended by the agency head for an additioml period, not to c:xceed six months. ToJal leave for
this purpose shall not exceed 18 months. An employee on maternity leave may be requitcct to
rcpon for physical examination before R:$Uming service.

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_Page 20_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-leave, other-leave, promotion_

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 ageocy head not to exceed an additional period of one year. Further
extcns.iom may be granted by an elected official, in an agency headed by such official, of by the
City Personnel Director for agencies headed by appointed officials.


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Agencies shall grant any leave of absence without pay, such as military leave, required
by law.
L. MISCELLANIDIJS PROVISIONS
k1tonl
Daily time records shall be maintained showing the actual hours worked by each
employee.
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Sectiog
Upon transfer of a permanent employee, or appointment from an eligible list with
continuous !ICrvice in anocher City agency. sick leave and annual leave balances shall be
transferred with lhc employee.

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### Section 3
_Page 21_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-leave, layoff_

Upon reinstatement of an employee to a permanent positio11y unused sick leave and
vacation balaooe. at the time of resignation or layoff, shall be ~red to his credit.

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### Section 4
_Page 21_ · _Topics: wages, vacation, safety_

Subject to limitations of An. I, Sec. ~ above, the annual leave allowance and the sick
leave allowance herein granted shall be applicable to part-time employees on a pro-rated basis.
n ABUNCE DUE TO INJURY INClJRRm IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
omCIAL PJ1TIF8
Sectjont
Whenever an employee. not covered by Workmen's Compensation, is physically disabled
in the performance of bis 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
eIIJ:l>loyee lhall be required to execute an agreement, whemn it is stipulated that, in the event
that such employee makes any claim or instirur.es any action against any pany whatsoever in
relation to such disability, reimbursement in the amount of such pay shall be made to the City
or the agency com::emed, 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 pracribed by lhe Corporation Counsel or ocher duly eQipowcred counsel. The
Agency bead may have the in~ employee ~xamined by a physician employed by the City in
order to dewmine lhe extent oft he employee's disability and the approval of said physician from
a medical viewpoint shall be required for the time. granted with pay under Ibis rule. The agency
bead may require periodic medical examinations of the disabled employee to uccrtain the need
for continued leave of absence with pay. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article I, Section
4 and Article ll, Section S annual and sick lea~ shall accrue during the first six months only
of~ absence. and shall be credited upon the employee's return to duty.

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_Page 22_ · _Topics: wages, holidays, vacation, sick-leave, pension, safety_

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 die
performance of official duties.
Sectlog 3
a. An employee 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 Rcgu]ations may elect one of lhe following, in addition to the benefits to
which he is entided under the Workmen's Compensation Law, such election to be made within
the first seven calendar days of absenc:c by the employee or someone in his behalf:
1. To n:ceive the difference between the amount of his weekly salary and the 00mpensation
rate, provided that:
a. The injured employee or any authorized person acting in his behalf makes the
request in writing, and
b. The injured employee or any authoru:ed 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 num~r of working days represented by the Workmen's
Compensation paymcms, and
c. The injwed employee has the necessary accrued sick leave and/or annual leave
balance or bu been advanced credits in accordance wit)l the Comptroller's Leave Regulations
which the supplementary pay can be charged. and
d. The injured employee was not guilty of willful grcm 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
another, and


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e. The injured employee undergoes such medical examinatiOllS as are requesied by
the Workmen's Compensation Division of the Law Department and his agency; and when found
fit for duty by said physicians, returns to his employmenL
2. To lake annual leave and receive full pay and .Workmen's Compensation ~ic.al
a>verage, provided that:
a. 1be injured employer or any authorized person acting in bis behalf makes the
request in writing, and
b. The injun:d employee or any authorized person acting in his behalf agrees to have
his annual leave balance charged for such absence. and
c. The injured employee has the necessary accrued annual leave balance.
3. To receive Workmen's Compensation benefits in their entirety wirh oo char&e against siclc
leave andlor annual leave.
b. During the period when an injured employee is receiving Wodanen's
Compensation and the differential to bring him to fuU pay. he will be carried on full-pay status
and this time shall be counted for retirement benefits.
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ffl)LIOAYS WITH PAY
Sectlogl
On the following effectjve dates prevailing rate per diem and per annum employees shall
be entitled IO a day off with pay for each of the following holidays:
New Year's Day Memorial Day Columbus Day Tbanbgiving Day
Washingt0n's Birthday Independence Day Election Day Christmas Day
Liocoln'a Birthday 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
ROBERTW. LINN
Commb-sionu
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:
I. 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 fimded from the
Stabilization Fund pursuant to the 2005 Health Bene.fits Agreement between the City of New
York and the Municipal Labor Committee.
2. Effective July 1, 2014, the Stabilization Fund shall convey $1 Billion to the City of New
York to be used to support wage increases and other economic items for the current round of
collective bargaining (for the period up to and including fiscal year 2018). Up to an additional
total amount of$! SO million will be available over the four year period from the Stabilization
Fund for the welfare fimds, 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 ofP rescription Drugs, and
savings and efficiencies are identified therefrom, there shall not be any reduction in welfare fund
contributions.
4. There shall be a joint committee formed that v.ill 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.


5. The MLC agrees to generate cwnulative healthcare savings of$3.4 billion over the
course ofF iscal 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
Fiscal Year 2015; (ii) $700 million in Fiscal Year 2016; (iii) $1 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 MLC 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 shal) 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 for 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 MLC for the same purposes and
subject to the same procedure as the first $365 million. Additional savings beyond $1.3 billion in
FY 2018 that carry over into FY 2019 shall be subject to negotiations between the parties.
6. 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 premiwn, 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 tl1e 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 authority to meet with the parties at such times ns the
arbitrator determines is appropriate to enforce the terms of this agreement.
e. lf 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,
N2-
Robert W. Linn
Commissioner
Agreed and Accepted on behalf of the Municipal Labor Committee
BY:
Harry Nespoli, Chair

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### OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS
_Page 27_

40 Rector Street, New York, N.Y. 10006-1705
nyc.gov/olz
ROBERT W. LINN MAYRAE. BELL
Comml"1oner Genfll!II Counsel

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### RENEE CAMPION GEORGETTE GESTELY
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Find Deputy Commi~er Dimctor. Employee Benefits Program

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### CLAIRE LEVITT
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Deputy Commissioner
Hea/lh CM! Cost Managamcnt
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 understonding concerning the health care agreement for
Fiscal Years 2019 - 2021 :
a. The MLC agrees to genenite cumulative heaJthcare savings of S 1.1 billion over the
course of New York City Fiscal Years 2019 through 2021. Said savings shall be
generated as follows:
i. $200 million in Fiscal Year 2019;
ii. $300 million in Fiscal Year 2020;
iii. $600 million in Fiscal Year 2021, and
iv. For every fiscal year thereafter, the S600 million per year savings on a
citywide basis in healthcare costs shall continue on a recurring basis.
b. Savings will be measured against the projected FY 2019-FY 2022 City Financial
Plan (adopted on June 15, 2018) which incorporates projected City health care cost
increases of7% in Fiscal Year ("FY") 2019, 6.5% in FY 2020 and 6% in FY 2021.
Non-recurring savings may be transferrable within the years FY 2019 through FY
2021 pursuant only to l(a)(i), l(a)(ii), l(a)(iii) above. For example:
i. $205 million in FY 2019 and $295 million in FY 2020 will qualify for those
years' savings targets under l{a)(i) and l(a)(ii).
ii. $2IO million.in FY 2019, $3 JO million in FY 2020, and $580 million in FY
2021 wall qualify for those years' savings targets under l(a)(i), l(a)(ii),
l(a)(iii).
iii. In any event, the $600 million pursuant to l(a)(iv) must be recurring and
agreed to by the parties within FY 2021, and may not be borrowed from
other years.


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 $1)1 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 20 I8 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 l(a)(iv)
above. This is currently estimated at approximately S40 million bul 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. Once the amount is finalized, that amount shall be applied
to Fiscal Years 2019, 2020, 2021 and to the obligation under l(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 MLC'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 July 1, 2021. If a savings
amount over $600 million but less than $668 million is achieved, the SIOO per member
per year (actives and retirees) increase wil I be prorated.
b. Any savings thereafter shall be split equally between the City and the MLC and applied
in a manner agreed to by the parties.
3. Beginning Janunry I, 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 ond MLC's
actuaries on an ongoing quarterly basis: (I) detailed claim-level health data from Emblem Health
and Empire Blue Cross including detailed claim-level data for City employees covered under the
GHT-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 nnd
MLC'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; (ii) 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, 11 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 I,
2018 and July I, 2019.
S. 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, end 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:
a Self-insurance and/or minimum premium BJTangemcnts for the HrP 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 ofo ther unionized settings regarding their methodology for
delivering health benefits including the prospect of coordination/cooperation to increase
purchasing power and 10 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 Disease,
PICA, and Payroll Audit of Part Time Employees.
f. Other areas- Centers of Excellence for specific conditions; Hospital and provider tiering:
Precertification Fees; Amendment of Medicare Part B reimbursement; Reduction of cost
for Pre-Medicare re!irees 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 lo 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 Manin 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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c011S~erif\llitli':tiie •· aift~•'Mi~nt.:
Th~:~i,lfat& shfill~vllh~ atithoii irlies as
fo nieet With the such
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!I. Tti~:p¥fi~ shaJl.shaie the1;osis f~rth~ arbitra(O:r.(includingCo!llmittee
meetings),
Itt he ~bove conform,s to your understanding, please countersign below.
Accepted on behalfoftheMuniclp~l Labor Committee
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