---
contract_id: carpenters-consent-determination-2021-2027
label: "Carpenters Consent Determination, 2021-2027"
expanded_label: "Carpenters Consent Determination, 2021-2027"
term_start: 2021
term_end: 2027
source_pdf: "https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/carpenter-2021-01-01-2027-01-31.pdf"
pages: 38
ocr_pages: 31
pages_with_tables: 0
clauses: 64
sector: "skilled-trades"
---

# Carpenters Consent Determination, 2021-2027

**Term:** 2021–2027  
**Source PDF:** [https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/carpenter-2021-01-01-2027-01-31.pdf](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/carpenter-2021-01-01-2027-01-31.pdf)  
**Pages:** 38 (31 OCR-reconstructed)  
**Clauses extracted:** 64

**Workforce:** Carpenters Consent Determination, 2021-2027 — 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)
- [MARTIN LYDON](#martin-lydon-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](#hourly-p4)
- [SATURDAY](#saturday-p4)
- [SUNDAY](#sunday-p4)
- [HOURLY](#hourly-p4)
- [SATURDAY](#saturday-p4)
- [SUNDAY](#sunday-p4)
- [Article II — Section 1 of Appendix A annexed hereto, shall be modified to provide for the following:](#article-ii-section-1-of-appendix-a-annexed-hereto-shall-be-m-p8)
- [FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK FOR NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT](#for-the-city-of-new-york-for-new-york-city-district-p11)
- [RENEE CAMPION MARTIN LYDON](#renee-campion-martin-lydon-p11)
- [BRAD LANDER](#brad-lander-p11)
- [GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER](#general-release-and-waiver-p12)
- [MARTIN LYDON](#martin-lydon-p12)
- [MARTIN LYDON](#martin-lydon-p14)
- [RENEE CAMPION](#renee-campion-p14)
- [RENEE CAMPION](#renee-campion-p15)
- [RENEE CAMPION](#renee-campion-p16)
- [MARTIN LYDON](#martin-lydon-p18)
- [RENEE CAMPION](#renee-campion-p18)
- [RENEE CAMPION](#renee-campion-p20)
- [RENEE](#renee-p22)
- [IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN APPENDIX A AND](#in-the-event-of-any-inconsistency-between-appendix-a-and-p23)
- [APPENDIX A](#appendix-a-p23)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p23)
- [CATEGORY](#category-p23)
- [ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWANCE](#annual-leave-allowance-p23)
- [MONTHLY ACCRUAL](#monthly-accrual-p23)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p23)
- [Section 4](#section-4-p23)
- [Section 5](#section-5-p24)
- [Section 6](#section-6-p24)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p25)
- [Section 8](#section-8-p25)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p25)
- [Section 10](#section-10-p25)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p26)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p26)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p26)
- [Section 4](#section-4-p26)
- [Section 5](#section-5-p27)
- [Section 6](#section-6-p27)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p27)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p28)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p28)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p28)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p28)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p29)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p29)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p29)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p29)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p29)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p30)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p30)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p31)
- [OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS](#office-of-labor-relations-p32)
- [RENEE CAMPION](#renee-campion-p35)
- [CLAIRE LEVITT](#claire-levitt-p35)
- [OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS](#office-of-labor-relations-p35)
- [GEORGETTE GESTELY](#georgette-gestely-p35)

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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
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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 Determination and
Order that was duly filed on August 28, 2024 in the Office of the Comptroller in the matter of a
complaint for the fixation of compensation of Carpenter (92005), Supervisor Carpenter (92071).
By:
Brad Lander
Comptroller of the City of New York
One Centre Street
New York, NY 10007
And fis
Paul Brumlik
Director of Classifications
Bureau of Labor Law
Tel: (212) 669-2161


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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### MARTIN LYDON
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Director of Civil Service Affairs
New York City District Council of Carpenters, UBCJA
395 Hudson Street, 9th Floor
New York, New York 10014
mlydon@nycdistrictcouncil.org

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### BEFORE THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
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In the Matter of the Complaint on behalf of employees in the titles:
CARPENTER (92005)
SUPERVISOR CARPENTER (92071)
for the fixation of their compensation as employees of the City of New York, et. al., at the
prevailing rate of wages and supplemental benefits pursuant to New York State Labor Lav

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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
the New York City District Council of Carpenters, UBCJA ("Complainant"), representing
employees of the City of New York, et 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, 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 titles 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 employees of the City of New York, et al., as follows:

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### HOURLY
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RATE
2

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### SATURDAY
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RATE
01/01/2021-01/31/2022
02/01/2022-01/31/2023
02/01/2023-01/31/2026
02/01/2026-01/31/2027
$53.71
$55.32
$56.98
$58.83
$80.57
$82.98
$85.47
$88.25

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### SUNDAY
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& HOLIDAY
RATE
$107.42
$110.64
$113.96
$117.66

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### HOURLY
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RATE

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### SATURDAY
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RATE
01/01/2021-01/31/2022
02/01/2022-01/31/2023
02/01/2023-01/31/2026
02/01/2026-01/31/2027
$56.94
$58.65
$60.41
$62.37
$85.41
$87.98
$90.62
$93.56

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### SUNDAY
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& HOLIDAY
RATE
$113.88
$117.30
$120.82
$124.74
Work performed by employees herein employed by the Human Resources Administration,
between 4 pm and 12 midnight shall be compensated in the following manner: The rate of pay
shall be eight (8) hours of pay at the straight time rate for each shift consisting of seven (7) hours.
Employees on such a shift shall be allowed one half (1/2) hour to eat, with this time being included
in the seven (7) hours of work.
With regard to overtime rates, Saturdays shall continue to be paid at time and one-half in
cash or may be paid in compensatory time.' Sundays and Holidays shall continue to be paid at
double time in cash or may be paid in compensatory time. Overtime shall continue to be paid at
time and one-half the standard hourly rate in cash or compensatory time only after 8 hours worked
1 The option for compensatory time as used herein, pursuant to para. 6 of the Memorandum of Agreement between
the City and the Union, dated December 13, 2023, is at the discretion of the employing agency and will be implemented
as soon as practicable. Cash will continue to be paid until the compensatory time option is fully implemented. The
union shall be notified about the implementation date of the compensatory time option at each employing agency.


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(i.e., work performed in excess of an employee's regularly scheduled (7) hour tour, plus one
additional hour). The standard hourly rate shall not include the differential used to calculate the
employee's compensation for those hours worked between 4 p.m. to 12 midnight at the Human
Resources Administration.
Any agency may continue to compensate overtime or holidays solely in cash at their
discretion or may deny requests for compensatory time in lieu of cash.
At the New York City Housing Authority, the accrued balance of compensatory time shall
be capped at 240 hours per employee.
This compensatory time option shall be subject to applicable law, including the Fair Labor
Standards Act. Overtime compensated in compensatory time shall be compensated at the same rate
and under the same rules as overtime compensated in cash.
Workers performing work on a second shift shall receive one hour at the double time rate
of pay in cash for the last hour of the shift; eight hours pay for seven hours of work. There must
be a first shift for there to be a second shift.
Welfare Fund:
Effective January 1, 2021, the City et al., shall continue to contribute $1,575 per employee
per annum to the New York City District Council of Carpenters Health and Welfare Fund.
Employees who have been separated from service subsequent to January 1, 1974, and who
were covered by a Welfare Fund at the time of such separation pursuant to a separate agreement
between the City and the certified union representing such employees, shall continue to be so
covered subject to the provisions hereof, on the same contributing basis as incumbent employees.
Contributions shall be made only for such time as said individuals remain primary beneficiaries of


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the New York City Health Insurance Program and are entitled to benefits paid for by the City of
New York through said Program, or are retirees of the New York City Employees Retirement
System who have completed at least five (5) years of full 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.
Annuity Fund:
An additional supplemental benefit in the form of an Annuity Fund payment shall be
disbursed for each day actually worked, consistent with existing practices. Annuity Fund
payments shall be as follows:
For Carpenter:
Effective Date
01/01/2021-01/31/2024
02/01/2024-01/31/2026
02/01/2026-01/31/2027
Rate
$5.42 per hour actually worked to a maximum of $37.94 per day.
$7.97 per hour actually worked to a maximum of $55.79 per day.
$8.01 per hour actually worked to a maximum of $56.07 per day.
For Supervisor Carpenter:
Effective Date
01/01/2021-01/31/2024
02/01/2024-01/31/2026
02/01/2026-01/31/2027
Rate
$5.42 per hour actually worked to a maximum of $37.94 per day.
$7.97 per hour actually worked to a maximum of $55.79 per day.
$8.01 per hour actually worked to a maximum of $56.07 per day.
This additional supplemental benefit in the form of an Annuity Fund will be subject to a
separate agreement between the City of New York and each union representing employees for
Annuity Fund purposes. The liability of the City of New York shall in no event exceed the amounts
hereinabove set forth for each effective day payable, irrespective of any taxes, liens, attorneys' fees


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or otherwise, and provided further that the amount of contributions by the City shall be limited to
the payments as provided herein.
Statutory pension benefits and the City Health Benefit (Insurance) program shall continue.
The May 5, 2014 and June 28, 2018 letter agreements regarding health savings and welfare fund
contributions between the Municipal Labor Committee and the City will be attached as an
Appendix and is deemed to be part of this Consent Determination.
Except as modified by this Consent Determination, the provisions set forth in Appendix A
annexed hereto shall apply.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, the third Monday in January, shall continue to be a
regular holiday with pay. This holiday is in addition to those set forth in Article VII of Appendix
A annexed hereto.
Effective May 19, 2022, Juneteenth shall be a regular holiday with pay for full-time
employees. This holiday is in addition to those set forth in Appendix A Section VII annexed hereto.
Leave Reg. Days
Effective January 1, 2021, for employees in the titles covered by this Consent
Determination, the paid leave benefits set forth in Article III, Sections 1(a-f) of Appendix A,
attached hereto, shall not apply.
Annual Leave
For the titles of Carpenter and Supervisor Carpenter, for employees hired on or before June
30, 2017, the annual leave allowance set forth in Article I Section 2 of Appendix A annexed hereto
shall be modified to provide for the following:


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Effective Date
01/01/2021-02/20/2025
02/21/2025-01/31/2027
Per Annum Allowance
23 workdays
28 workdays
Monthly Accrual (hh:mm)
13:25
16:20
For the titles of Carpenter and Supervisor Carpenter, for employees hired on or after July
1, 2017, the annual leave allowance set forth in Article I Section 2 of Appendix A annexed hereto
shall be modified to provide for the following:
Effective Date
01/01/2021-02/20/2025
02/21/2025-01/31/2027
Monthly
Accrual
Per Annum Allowance
(hh: mm)
During first 8 years of service 16 workdays
09:20
After 8 years of service
21 workdays
12:15
After 15 years of service
23 workdays
13:25
During first 8 years of service 21 workdays
12:15
After 8 years of service
26 workdays
15:10
After 15 years of service
28 workdays
16:20
Sick Leave
For the titles of Carpenter and Supervisor Carpenter, the sick leave allowance set forth in

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## Article II — Section 1 of Appendix A annexed hereto, shall be modified to provide for the following:
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Effective Date
01/01/2021-02/20/2025
02/21/2025-01/31/2027
Per Annum Allowance
9 workdays
10 workdays
Monthly Accrual (hh:mm)
05:15
05:50
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 General Release and Waiver
attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
c)
The Complainant agrees to waive any and all interest on all differentials of basic


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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, 1). 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 (1) or (2) above shall be payable only if the amount of
interest due to an individual Employee exceeds five dollars ($5.00).
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.
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 accept in lieu thereof the supplemental benefits set forth


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in this Consent Determination, and as set forth in Appendix A annexed hereto as modified herein.
g)
Any new employees who may be hired by the City of New York, et 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.
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, are merged in this compromise and settlement
for the period of compromise and settlement contained herein.
The foregoing basic rates of wages and supplemental benefits are due and payable
to each and every employee of the City of New York, et 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, et al., serving in the above-referenced titles who are
represented by the Complainant.
The basic rates and supplemental benefits herein are not to be construed as true
prevailing rates and supplemental benefits but shall be considered rates and benefits in compromise
and settlement of all 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.
1)
The submission of any Labor Law complaint, effective on February 1, 2027, can
be made at the Bureau of Labor Law, of the Office of the Comptroller on or after that date.


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first
above written.
CONSENTED TO:

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### FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK FOR NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT
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COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS, UBCJA
BY•�1'4k
BY:

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### RENEE CAMPION MARTIN LYDON
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Commissioner of Director of Civil Service Affairs
Labor Relations New York City District Council
ofCarpenters, UBCJA
The basic rates and supplemental benefits agreed to herein between the parties are not to
be construed as true prevailing rates and supplemental benefits, but shall be deemed substitute
rates and benefits in compromise and settlement ofa ll issues ofl aw and fact raised in the
complaint filed herein pursuant to Labor Law Section 220.8-d.

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### BRAD LANDER
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Comptroller
August 28, 2024
Dated:
New York, New York
UNIT: Carpenter and Supervisor Carpenter
TERM: January 1, 2021 through January 31, 2027

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### GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER
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New York City District Council of Carpenters, UBCJA (hereinafter referred to as the
"Union"), as the certified collective bargaining representative of employees in the titles Carpenter
and Supervisor Carpenter 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 January 1, 2021 and terminating
January 31, 2027, a copy of which has been made available to the Union, hereby voluntarily and
knowingly agrees to:
1.
3.
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.
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 January 1, 2021 to January 31, 2027.
Waive any and all interest on all differentials of basic rates of wages and supplemental
benefits from January 1, 2021 to January 31, 2027 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 manner of 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 January 1, 2021 to January 31, 2027 except as expressly agreed
upon in writing by the Union and the City for that period.
Mate A upber

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### MARTIN LYDON
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Director of Civil Service Affairs
New York City District Council
of Carpenters, UBCJA


The
City f
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/olr
Claire Levitt
Deputy Commissioner
Health Care Strategy
Georgette Gestely
Director, Employee Benefits Program
August 23, 2024
Mr. Martin Lydon
Director of Civil Service Affairs
New York City District Council of Carpenters, UBCJA
395 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
Re: Executive Order No. 75 Release Time
(Carpenters and Supervisor Carpenters)
Dear Mr. Lydon:
This letter agreement will serve to confirm the agreement and understanding of the parties with
regard to the Consent Determination covering the period from January 1, 2021 to January 31, 2027
for the titles Carpenter and Supervisor Carpenter.
1.
4.
Effective September 28, 1998, the New York City District Council of Carpenters ("the
Union") was granted an additional three days (for a total of five days) absence with pay
and benefits pursuant to Executive Order No. 75, as amended. Effective January 1, 2021
the five days absence with pay and benefits was continued for the period January 1, 2021
to January 31, 2027.
The Union provided the necessary funding for the paid leave of absence benefit stated
above in (1). The source of funding was a reduction in the Carpenter and Supervisor
Carpenter Total Compensation Per Hour Worked of 0.07% effective January 1, 2021 and
continuing through to January 31, 2027.
It is understood that subsequent to the Consent Determination which expires January 31,
2027, the paid leave of absence stated above in (1) will continue as long as the Union
continues to provide the funding, on a recurring basis, at the rate of 0.07% of the Carpenter
and Supervisor Carpenter Total Compensation Per Hour Worked.
The parties agree that if the Union discontinues funding the additional paid leave of
absence stated above in (1), the rate of 0.07% of the Carpenter and Supervisor Carpenter
Total Compensation Per Hour Worked shall become available to be spent in a manner
agreed upon by the Union and the City of New York.


If the above accords with your understa
below.
AGREED AND ACCEPTED BY:
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### MARTIN LYDON
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Director of Civil Service Affairs
anding, please execute the signature line provided
Very Truly Yours,

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### RENEE CAMPION
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Commissioner


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 Commissioner
Director, Employee Benefits Program
Nicole Andrade
General Counsel
August 23, 2024
Mr. Martin Lydon
Director of Civil Service Affairs
New York City District Council of Carpenters, UBCJA
395 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
Re: Labor-Management Committee
Dear Mr. Lydon:
The parties agree to promptly form a labor/management committee consistent with the
terms of the 2008-2020 Memorandum of Agreement, including representatives from the Union,
the City, and affected agencies to discuss issues of mutual concern regarding work schedules and
overtime, including but not limited to:
•
An eight-hour workday;
•
Overtime after seven hours of work and funding therefor;
•
Alternative work shifts, including nights and weekends.
Any changes recommended by the Labor/Management Committee must be unanimously
agreed-upon by all representatives.
If the above accords with your understanding, please execute the signature line provided
below.
Very Truly Yours,
AGREED AND ACCEPTED BY:

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### RENEE CAMPION
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Commissioner
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Office of Labor Relations
22 Cortlandt Street, New York, NY 10007
nyc.gov/olr
Renee Campion Claire Levitt
Commissioner Deputy Commissioner
Health Care Strategy
Daniel Pollak
Georgette Gestely
First Deputy Commissioner
Director, Employee Benefits Program
Nicole Andrade
General Counsel
August 23, 2024
Mr. Martin Lydon
Director of Civil Service Affairs
New York City District Council of Carpenters, UBCJA
395 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
Re: The New York City Housing Authority, the New York City
Health and Hospitals Corporation, the New York City
Department of Education and the City University of New York
Dear Mr. Lydon:
The parties acknowledge and agree that the New York City Housing Authority, the New
York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, the New York City Department of Education and
the City University of New York have agreed to implement and abide by the economic terms of
the attached 2021-2027 Consent Determination for Carpenters and Supervisor Carpenters,
excluding any pre-existing mutually accepted practices or consistent past practices of
the aforementioned agencies that differ from the economic terms contained in the consent
determination (e.g. differences in leave benefits under Appendix A such as terminal leave).
The parties reserve their rights going forward to raise a good faith challenge to any
assertion of a pre-existing mutually accepted, consistent past practice.
If the above accords with your understanding, please execute the signature line provided
below.
Very Truly Yours,
AGREED AND ACCEPTED BY:

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### RENEE CAMPION
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Commissioner
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The
City f.
New York
Office of Labor Relations
22 Cortlandt Street, New York, NY 10007
nyc.gov/olr
Renee Campion
Commissioner
Daniel Pollak
First Deputy Commissioner
Nicole Andrade
General Counsel
Claire Levitt
Deputy Commissioner
Health Care Strategy
Georgette Gestely
Director, Employee Benefits Program
August 23, 2024
Mr. Martin Lydon
Director of Civil Service Affairs
New York City District Council of Carpenters, UBCJA
395 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
Re:
HRA Shift Provisions
Dear Mr. Lydon:
The parties agree that if the Human Resources Administration ("HRA") wishes to
implement a shift requiring employees to perform any work between 4 p.m. and midnight and
the parties cannot agree on the rules that would apply to such a shift, the parties, before
implementing such a shift, will attempt to resolve their dispute through the labor-management
forum referenced in this 2021-2027 Consent Determination. If that dispute is not resolved
through the labor-management forum, the parties will submit the following issue to an arbitrator
selected pursuant to the Rules of the New York City Office of Collective Bargaining:
Did the 2008-2020 Memorandum of Agreement eliminate from the 2005-2008
Consent Determination the following provision: "Work performed by employees
herein employed by the Human Resources Administration, between 4 p.m. and
midnight shall be compensated in the following manner: The rate of pay shall be
eight (8) hours of pay at the straight time rate for each shift consisting of seven (7)
hours. Employees on such shift shall be allowed one half (1/2) hour to eat, with
this time being included in the seven (7) hours of work"?
Please confirm your agreement by countersigning below.


AGREED AND ACCEPTED BY:

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### MARTIN LYDON
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Director of Civil Service Affairs
Very Truly Yours,

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### RENEE CAMPION
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Commissioner


The
City f
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/olr
Claire Levitt
Deputy Commissioner
Health Care Strategy
Georgette Gestely
Director, Employee Benefits Program
August 23, 2024
Mr. Martin Lydon
Director of Civil Service Affairs
New York City District Council of Carpenters, UBCJA
395 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
Re:
Payroll and Paper Pay Stubs Carpenters and Supervisor Carpenters
2022-2027
Dear Mr. Lydon:
This is to confirm the understanding and agreement of the parties concerning payroll and
paper pay stubs for the employees covered under the Carpenters and Supervisor Carpenters
Consent Determination for the period February 1, 2022 to January 31, 2027.
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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### RENEE CAMPION
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Commissioner
AGREED AND ACCEPTED BY:
��
Director of Civil Service Affairs


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/or
Claire Levitt
Deputy Commissioner
Health Care Strategy
Georgette Gestely
Director, Employee Benefits Program
August 23, 2024
Mr. Martin Lydon
Director of Civil Service Affairs
New York City District Council of Carpenters, UBCJA
395 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
Re: $3,000 One-Time Lump Sum Ratification Bonus Carpenters and
Supervisor Carpenters 2022-2027
Dear Mr. Lydon:
This is to confirm the understanding and agreement of the parties concerning the lump sum
cash payment for the employees covered under the Carpenters and Supervisor Carpenters Consent
Determination for the period February 1, 2022 to January 31, 2027.
i.
ii.
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 employees who were in active payroll status as of December
13, 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.
All full time per annum and full time per diem employees who were in active status
on the date of the ratification are entitled to receive the lump sum cash payment of
$3,000. Employees who were terminated for cause, resigned, retired, or otherwise
separated from service 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.
iv. The lump sum cash payment shall be pensionable, consistent with applicable law.
v. Except as provided in paragraph iv. herein, the lump sum cash payment shall not
become part of the employee's base salary rate and shall not be added to the
employee's base salary for the calculation of any salary-based benefits, including
but not limited to the calculation of future collective bargaining wage increases.
If the above accords with your understanding, please indicate your acceptance by signing
below.
Very Truly Yours,

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### RENEE
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Commissioner
AGREED AND ACCEPTED BY:
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Director of Civil Service Affairs

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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.
Employees who have
completed & years of service.
All other empioyees

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### ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWANCE
_Page 23_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: vacation_

27 Work Days
(S weeks and 2 days)

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### MONTHLY ACCRUAL
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2 - 1/4 days
25 Work Days
(5 weeks)
20 Work Days
(4 weeks)
2 days, plus 1 day as end of
of vacation year.
1 - 2/3 days

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### Section 3
_Page 23_ · _OCR-reconstructed_

250-day year.

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### Section 4
_Page 23_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: wages, vacation_

There shall be a pro-rating of the above allowance for employees who work less than a
For the earning of annual leave credits, the time recorded on the payroll at the full race
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
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
annual leave credits under this rule for several months in the vacation year because he has been
total of a or us re calendar days in all pay stars he shal be cried dirt the annual leave
credits earnable in 1 month for each 30 days of such full pay status.

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### Section 5
_Page 24_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-leave_

Calculation of annual leave credits for vacation purposes shall be based on a year
beginning May ist, 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.
a.
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 employee 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
I, Sections 5 and 5 (a) above.

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### Section 6
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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.
Attendance at union meetings or conventions.
Organizing and recruitment
solicitation of member.
Collection of union dues,
e.

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### Section 2
_Page 25_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: vacation_

Distribution of union pamphlets, circulars and other literature.
The agency is authorized to make such other exceptions as warranted.
Earned 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 25_ · _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 chat 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 25_ · _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 25_ · _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.

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### Section 1
_Page 26_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: sick-leave_

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 personal

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### Section 2
_Page 26_ · _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 26_ · _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
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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 fuli 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 earable 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
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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
illness 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 27_ · _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
gency head. The agency head shall be guided in this matter by the nature and extent of illnes
nd the length and character of service.
III. OTHER AUTHORIZED ABSENCES WITH PAY

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### Section 1
_Page 27_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-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:
a.
Absence not to exceed four work-days in the case of death in the immediate
family. Family shall be defined for this purpose as spouse; natural, foster, step-parent, child,
brother or sister, father-in-law or mother-in-law; or any relative residing in the household.
he endorses his check for jury day fother dur shall be granted to the employee provided that
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
employee.
d.
Absence required because of Health Department 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 alternates at State or National conventions of
veterans' organizations and volunteer firemen's organizations.
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 an
the early Council, and a Deplother of Personand agencies including the Board of Esimate,

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

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### Section 1
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Maternity Leave. Existence of pregnancy shall be reported by the empioyee, in writing,
o the head of agency not later than the completion of the fourth month of pregnancy. Maternit
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 additional period, not to exceed six months. Total leave for
this purpose shall not exceed 18 months. An employee on maternity leave may be required to
report for physical examination before resuming service.

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### Section 2
_Page 28_ · _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 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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### Section 3
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Agencies shall grant any leave of absence without pay, such as military leave, required
by law.
V.

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### Section 1
_Page 29_ · _OCR-reconstructed_

Daily time records shall be maintained showing the actual hours worked by each
employec.

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### Section 2
_Page 29_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-leave, promotion_

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 29_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-leave_

vacation bon ciate em of an employ or lay fernal be postied unised sick leave anov
Section. 4
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 29_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: wages, sick-leave_

Whenever an employee, not covered by Workmen's Compensation, is physically disabled
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 employee 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 1, 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 30_ · _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 30_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: wages, vacation, sick-leave, pension, safety_

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 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:
a.
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
another, and


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The injured employce undergoes such medical examinations as are requested by
the Workmen's Compensation Division of the Law Department and his agency; and when found
fie for duty by said physicians, returns to his employment.
2. To take annual leave and receive full pay and Workmen's Compensation medical
coverage, provided that:
request in writing, injured employer or any authorized person acting in his behalf makes the
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.
During the period when an injured employee 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
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New Year's Day
Washington's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday
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:
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
_Page 32_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: wages, health-welfare_

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.
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.
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
contributions.
4.
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.


The MLC agrees to generate cumulative healthcare savings of S3.4 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
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 MILC 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 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 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.
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 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
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
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ROBERT W. LINN
Commissioner

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Deputy Commissioner
Health Care Cost Management

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MAYRA E. BELL
General Counsel

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Director, Employee Benefits Program
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
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 $600 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 of 7% 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 1(a)(i), 1(a)(ii), 1(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 1(a)(ii)
ii. $210 million in FY 2019, $310 million in FY 2020, and $580 million in FY
2021 will qualify for those years' savings targets under I(a)(i), 1(a)(ii),
1(a)(іii).
ili. In any event, the $600 million pursuant to 1(a)(iv) must be recurring and
agreed to by the parties within FY 2021, and may not be borrowed from
other years.
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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 MC's actuaries.
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 $40 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. 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 July 1, 2021. If a savings
amount over $600 million but less than $668 million is achieved, the $100 per member
per year (actives and retirees) increase will 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 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
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 (ill) member engagement data
for the Wellness program, including stratifying members by three tranches (level I, II 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:
a. 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 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 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.
The arbitrator shall have the authority to meet with the parties as such
times as is appropriate to enforce the terms of this agreement.
The parties shall share the costs for the arbitrator (including Committee
meetings).
If the above conforms to your understanding, please countersign below.
Robert W. Linn
Agreed ang Accepted on behalf of the Municipal Labor Committee
lam idespol-
Harry Nespoli, Chair

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