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contract_id: l3-supervisor-of-mechanics-consent-determination-2021-2026
label: "L3 Supervisor of Mechanics Consent Determination, 2021-2026"
expanded_label: "IBEW Local 3 (L3) — Supervisor of Mechanics Consent Determination, 2021-2026"
term_start: 2021
term_end: 2026
source_pdf: "https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/Supervisor_of_Mechanics_2021-04-09--2026-05-08.pdf"
pages: 30
ocr_pages: 0
pages_with_tables: 2
clauses: 42
sector: "skilled-trades"
---

# IBEW Local 3 (L3) — Supervisor of Mechanics Consent Determination, 2021-2026

**Term:** 2021–2026  
**Source PDF:** [https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/Supervisor_of_Mechanics_2021-04-09--2026-05-08.pdf](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/Supervisor_of_Mechanics_2021-04-09--2026-05-08.pdf)  
**Pages:** 30  
**Clauses extracted:** 42

**Workforce:** L3 Supervisor of Mechanics Consent Determination, 2021-2026 — 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)
- [BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS FILING](#brotherhood-of-electrical-workers-filing-p1)
- [SEAN FITZPATRICK](#sean-fitzpatrick-p2)
- [BEFORE THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK](#before-the-comptroller-of-the-city-of-new-york-p3)
- [Section 220 — et seq.](#section-220-et-seq-p3)
- [CONSENT DETERMINATION](#consent-determination-p3)
- [SUPERVISOR OF MECHANICS](#supervisor-of-mechanics-p4)
- [BRAD LANDER](#brad-lander-p10)
- [GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER](#general-release-and-waiver-p11)
- [SSEEAANN FFIITTZZPPAATTRRIICCKK](#sseeaann-ffiittzzppaattrriicckk-p11)
- [AGREED AND ACCEPTED ON BEHALF](#agreed-and-accepted-on-behalf-p12)
- [SEAN FITZPATRICK](#sean-fitzpatrick-p12)
- [AGREED AND ACCEPTED ON BEHALF](#agreed-and-accepted-on-behalf-p14)
- [IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN APPENDIX A AND](#in-the-event-of-any-inconsistency-between-appendix-a-and-p15)
- [APPENDIX A](#appendix-a-p15)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p15)
- [Section 2 — EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1970](#section-2-effective-may-1-1970-p15)
- [CATEGORY ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWANCE MONTHLY ACCRUAL](#category-annual-leave-allowance-monthly-accrual-p15)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p15)
- [Section 4](#section-4-p15)
- [Section 5](#section-5-p16)
- [Section 6](#section-6-p16)
- [Section 7](#section-7-p17)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p17)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p18)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p18)
- [Section 5](#section-5-p19)
- [Section 6](#section-6-p19)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p19)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p20)
- [Section 3](#section-3-p20)
- [IV ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY](#iv-absence-without-pay-p20)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p20)
- [Section 2](#section-2-p21)
- [Section 4](#section-4-p21)
- [ABSENCE DUE TO INJURY INCURRED THE PERFORMANCE OF](#absence-due-to-injury-incurred-the-performance-of-p21)
- [Section 1](#section-1-p21)
- [OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS](#office-of-labor-relations-p24)
- [OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS](#office-of-labor-relations-p27)
- [RENEE CAMPION GEORGETTE GESTEL Y](#renee-campion-georgette-gestel-y-p27)
- [CLAIRE LEVITT](#claire-levitt-p27)

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<a id="the-comptroller-of-the-city-of-new-york-p1"></a>
### THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
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In the matter of the Complaint of

<a id="notice-p1"></a>
### NOTICE
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LOCAL UNION NO. 3, INTERNATIONAL OF .

<a id="brotherhood-of-electrical-workers-filing-p1"></a>
### BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS FILING
_Page 1_ · _Topics: wages_

Against
CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS,
For a determination of the prevailing rate of wage and
supplements in accordance with New York State Labor Law
Article Eight.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that annexed hereto is a true copy of a Consent Determination
that was duly filed on October 10, 2025 in the Office of the Comptroller in the matter of a
complaint for the fixation of compensation of Supervisor of Mechanics (9077 4 ).
Brad Lander
Comptroller of the City of New York
One Centre Street
New York, NY 10007
(?~
~
By:
Paul Brumlik
Director of Classifications
Bureau of Labor Law
Tel: (212) 669-2161


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

<a id="sean-fitzpatrick-p2"></a>
### SEAN FITZPATRICK
_Page 2_

Business Representative
Local Union 3
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
158-11 Harry Van Arsdale, Jr. Avenue
Flushing, NY 11365

<a id="before-the-comptroller-of-the-city-of-new-york-p3"></a>
### BEFORE THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
_Page 3_ · _Topics: wages_

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In the Matter of the Complaint of
SUPERVISOR OF MECHANICS (90774)
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 Law

<a id="section-220-et-seq-p3"></a>
### Section 220 — et seq.
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<a id="consent-determination-p3"></a>
### CONSENT DETERMINATION
_Page 3_ · _Topics: wages, holidays_

A Complaint under Section 220 of the New York State Labor Law, having been filed by
Local Union No. 3, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ("Complainant"), representing
employees of the City of New York, et al., in the above referenced title ("employees"), and this
Consent Determination having been agreed to between the Mayor's Office of Labor Relations
("OLR") on behalf of the City of New York, et al., and the Complainant, compromising and settling
certain disputes of basic rates of wages, supplemental benefits and jurisdiction on all issues of law
and fact as to the title set forth in the caption,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DETERMINED BY CONSENT that:
The compromised basic rate of wages and supplemental benefits agreed upon are and have
been for the above mentioned employees of the City of New York, et al., as follows:


| PERIOD |  |  | HOURLY RATE |  |  | SATURDAY/SUNDAY/ HOLIDAY RATE |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | 4/9/21 - 6/1/21 |  |  | $63.97 |  |  | $95.96 |  |
|  | 6/2/21 - 4/8/22 |  |  | $65.89 |  |  | $98.84 |  |
|  | 4/9/22 - 4/8/23 |  |  | $67.87 |  |  | $101.81 |  |
|  | 4/9/23 - 4/8/24 |  |  | $69.91 |  |  | $104.86 |  |
|  | 4/9/24 - 4/8/25 |  |  | $72.01 |  |  | $108.01 |  |
|  | 4/9/25 - 5/8/26 |  |  | $74.35 |  |  | $111.52 |  |

<a id="supervisor-of-mechanics-p4"></a>
### SUPERVISOR OF MECHANICS
_Page 4_ · _Topics: wages, overtime, holidays, vacation, sick-leave, health-welfare, pension, hours_

Overtime shall be paid in cash or compensatory time at the rate of time and one-half (1-1/2x)
after forty (40) hours actually worked. For the purpose of this determination paid holidays and
compensatory time off are to be considered time actually worked.
Any agency may continue to compensate overtime solely in cash at their discretion or may
deny requests for compensatory time in lieu of cash.
Employees shall have the option to take compensatory time for overtime hours worked in
lieu of cash, subject to applicable laws, including FLSA, at the discretion of their employing agency.
Overtime compensated in compensatory time shall be compensated at the same rate and under the
same rules as overtime compensated in cash.
It is understood that premium pay for work performed on Saturday, Sunday and holidays,
when such work day is the sixth work day of the week, will be paid for at the rate of time and one-
half (1-1/2x) the regular rate, as above, in cash. A compensatory day off or a holiday shall be
considered a workday.
Holidays:
Except as modified by this Consent Determination, the provisions set forth in Article VII of
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|  | Years of Service |  |  | Annual Leave |  |  |  | Sick Leave |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  | Per Year |  | Per Month (hh:mm) |  | Per Year |  | Per Month (hh:mm) |  |
| 0-4 |  |  | 15 workdays |  | 10:00 |  | 4 workdays |  | 2:40 |  |
| 5-7 |  |  | 20 workdays |  | 13:20 |  | 4 workdays |  | 2:40 |  |
| 8-14 |  |  | 25 workdays |  | 16:40 |  | 4 workdays |  | 2:40 |  |
| 15+ |  |  | 27 workdays |  | 18:00 |  | 4 workdays |  | 2:40 |  |

Appendix A, annexed hereto, shall apply.
The third Monday in January shall continue to be a day off with pay to celebrate Martin
Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday. This holiday is in addition to those set forth in Article VII of Appendix
A annexed hereto.
Effective June 2, 2022, Juneteenth shall continue to be a regular holiday with pay for full-
time employees. This holiday is in addition to those set forth in Article VII of Appendix A annexed
hereto.
Annual Leave:
Any annual leave set forth in Article I, Section 2 of Appendix A, is modified to provide for
the following:
(i) The annual leave allowance for Employees who were hired on or after July 1, 1985
shall continue to accrue as follows:
This provision supersedes the annual leave provisions set forth in Section 2 of Appendix A
for full-time employees for employees hired on or after July 1, 1985.
(ii) Article II, Section 1 of Appendix A annexed hereto shall be modified to provide four
(4) sick days per annum.
(iii) The paid leave benefits set forth in Article III, Sections (1)(a)-(f) of Appendix A,
annexed hereto, shall not apply.
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Statutory pension benefits and the City Health Benefit (Insurance) program shall continue.
The parties agree that the May 5, 2014 and June 28, 2018 letter agreements between the City and the
MLC are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
Welfare Fund:
Effective April 9, 2021, the City of New York et al. shall increase the active welfare fund
contribution by $50.00, from $1,806.25 to $1,856.25 per active employee per annum.
Effective April 9, 2021, the City of New York et al. shall increase the retiree welfare fund
contribution by $250.00, from $1,806.25 to $2,056.25 per annum per employee.
Effective April 9, 2025, the Retiree Welfare Fund contribution shall be increased by $71.42
per annum per employee, from $2,056.25 to $2,127.67.
Additionally, employees who have been separated from service subsequent to July 1, 1973,
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 of New York through such program; or are retirees of the New York City
Employee's 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.
a) The provisions of this Consent Determination shall be consistent with the applicable
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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 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).
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
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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.
f) 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 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, 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.
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, are 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 are due and payable
to each and every Employee of the City of New York, et al., serving in the above-referenced title
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 title who are
represented by the Complainant.
j) The basic rates of 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.
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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.
l) The submission of any Labor Law complaint, effective on May 9, 2026, can be made at the
Bureau of Labor Law, 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:
FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK FOR LOCAL #3, I.B.E.W.
BY:
B Y ~ F l i ~
~=~N
Business Representative
Labor Relations
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 of all issues of law and fact raised in the complaint filed
herein pursuant to Labor Law Section 220.8-d.

<a id="brad-lander-p10"></a>
### BRAD LANDER
_Page 10_

Comptroller
Dated: 10/10/2025
New Yark, New Yark
UNIT: Supervisor of Mechanics
TERM: April 9, 2021 through May 8, 2026
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<a id="general-release-and-waiver-p11"></a>
### GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER
_Page 11_ · _Topics: wages, discipline_

Local #3, I.B.E.W. (hereinafter referred to as the "Union"), as the certified collective bargaining
representative of employees in the title Supervisor of Mechanics, 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 April 9, 2021 through
May 8, 2026, a copy of which has been made available to the Union, hereby 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 of the above mentioned title under and pursuant to Section 220 of the Labor Law
applicable to the period April 9, 2021 through May 8, 2026.
3. Waive any and all interest on all differentials of basic rates of wages and supplemental
benefits from April 9, 2021 through May 8, 2026, 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).
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, 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 title, shall or may have, by reason of
any claim for wages or supplemental benefits pursuant to Section 220 of the Labor Law from
April 9, 2021 through May 8, 2026, except as expressly agreed upon in writing by the
Union and the City for that period.
LOCAL #3, I.B.E.W.
________________________________________________

<a id="sseeaann-ffiittzzppaattrriicckk-p11"></a>
### SSEEAANN FFIITTZZPPAATTRRIICCKK
_Page 11_

Business Representative
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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
Heolth Core Strategy
Daniel Pollak
Georgette Gestely
First Deputy Commissioner
Director, Employee Benefits Program
Nicole Andrade
General Counsel
October 1, 2025
Mr. Sean Fitzpatrick
Business Representative
Local 3 I.B.E.W.
158-11 Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Avenue
Flushing, NY 11365
Re: Payroll Paper Pay Stubs 2021-2026 Supervisor of
Mechanics Agreement
Dear Mr. Fitzpatrick:
This is to confirm the understanding and agreement of the parties concerning payroll and
paper pay stubs for the employees covered by the Supervisor of Mechanics Consent Determination
for the period of April 9, 2021 to May 8, 2026.
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 ofr eceiving 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, kindly execute the signature line provided
below.

<a id="agreed-and-accepted-on-behalf-p12"></a>
### AGREED AND ACCEPTED ON BEHALF
_Page 12_

OF LOCAL 3, IBEVfJ
BY: ~ ~ ~

<a id="sean-fitzpatrick-p12"></a>
### SEAN FITZPATRICK
_Page 12_ · _Topics: wages, parental-leave, other-leave, recognition_

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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
October 1, 2025
Sean Fitzpatrick
Business Representative
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Local 3
158-11 Harry Van Arsdale Ave., Room 402
Flushing, NY 11365
RE: Supervisor of Mechanics $3,000 One-Time Lump Sum Ratification Bonus
Dear Mr. Fitzpatrick:
This is to confirm the understanding and agreement of the parties concerning the lump sum
cash payment for the Supervisor of Mechanics Consent Determination for the period of April 9,
2021 to May 8, 2026.
i. A lump sum cash payment in the amount of $3,000, pro-rated for other than full time
employees, shall be payable as soon as practicable upon ratification of this
Agreement to those bargaining unit members who were in active payroll status as of -
October 26, 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 terminated for cause, resigned, retired, or otherwise separated
from service, for any other reason, prior to the date of ratification of this Agreement
shall not be eligible for the lump sum cash payment.
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.
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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 offuture 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 the lump sum ratification bonus. Such interpretations
shall not be subject to any dispute resolution procedures.
If the above accords with your understanding, please indicate your acceptance by signing
below.

<a id="agreed-and-accepted-on-behalf-p14"></a>
### AGREED AND ACCEPTED ON BEHALF
_Page 14_

OF LOCAL 3:
B Y ~ f ~
• SEANFITZPATK
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<a id="in-the-event-of-any-inconsistency-between-appendix-a-and-p15"></a>
### IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN APPENDIX A AND
_Page 15_ · _Topics: parental-leave_

REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR WCAL LAW, SUCH AS
fflOSE THAT APPLY TO MATERNITY LEA VE, THE FEDERAL, STA TE, OR WCAL
LAW SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE UNLESS SUCH FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
LAW AumORIZES SUCH INCONSISTENCY.

<a id="appendix-a-p15"></a>
### APPENDIX A
_Page 15_

Tune and Leave Benefits:
1- ANNUAL I.EA VE ALWWA NCE

<a id="section-1-p15"></a>
### Section 1
_Page 15_ · _Topics: holidays, vacation_

A combined vacation, personal business and religious holiday leave allowance, shall be
established, which shall be known as "annual leave allowance".

<a id="section-2-effective-may-1-1970-p15"></a>
### Section 2 — EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1970
_Page 15_ · _Topics: vacation_

Annual leave allowance shall be granted to permanent employees who work at least a
250-day year, as follows:

<a id="category-annual-leave-allowance-monthly-accrual-p15"></a>
### CATEGORY ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWANCE MONTHLY ACCRUAL
_Page 15_ · _Topics: vacation_

Employees who have 27 Work Days 2 • 1/4 days
completed 15 years of {S weeb and 2 days)
aervice.
F.mployee1 who have 25 Work Days 2 days, plus 1 day at end of
completed 8 years of service. ($week,) of vacation year.
All other employees 20 Work Days 1 - 213 days
(4week,)

<a id="section-3-p15"></a>
### Section 3
_Page 15_

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

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### Section 4
_Page 15_ · _Topics: wages, vacation_

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


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

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### Section 5
_Page 16_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-leave_

Calculation of annual leave credits for vacation purposes shall be based on a year
beginning May 1st, hereafter known as a "vacation year." All annual leave allowance of an
employee to the employee's credit on April 30th and not used in the succeeding vacation year
may be carried over from said vacation year to the next succeeding vacation year only, with the
approval of the agency head; and any such time not used within the prescribed period shall be
added to the employee's sick leave balance.
a. All annual leave accumulations to the credit of employees on May I, 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 Lave Regulations, the sick leave surplus
which exceeds 180 days shall be placed in the employees sick leave bank and shall remain to bis
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
1, Sections 5 and 5 (a) above.

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### Section 6
_Page 16_ · _Topics: vacation_

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:
a. Attendance at union meetings or conventions,
b. Organixing and recruitment
c. Solicitation of member.
d, Collection of union dues.
e. Distribution of union pamphlets, circulars and other literature.
The agency is authorized to make such other exceptions as warranted.

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### Section 7
_Page 17_ · _Topics: holidays, vacation_

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

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### Section 2
_Page 17_ · _Topics: wages, vacation, sick-leave_

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
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.
IL. SICK LEAV E ALWWA NCE

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### Section 1
_Page 18_ · _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
illness of the employee.
2
Section
Sick leave allowance shall be cumulative up to a maximum of200 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 18_ · _Topics: wages, vacation, sick-leave_

Sick leave may be granted at the discretion of the agency bead and proof of disability
must be provided by the employee, !!Btisfactory to the agency bead. 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
The normal unit for computation of sick leave shall be not less than one-half day. The
agency bead may authorize smaller units of charge in exceptional and unusual circumstances.
Credits C8IIDO! 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 Compensstion payments shall be
considered as time "served" by the employee.
In the calculation of sick leave credits, a full month's credit shall be given to an employee
who has been in full pay status for at least 15 calendar days during that month, provided
however, that (a) where an employee has been absent without pay for an accumulated total of
more than 30 calendar days in the vacation year, he shall lose the sick leave credits earnable in
one month for each 30 days of such accumulated absence even though in full pay status for at
least IS 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
slllluS for fewer than 15 days in each month, but accumulates during said months a total of 30
or more calendar days in full pay status, he shall be credited with the sick leave credits earnable
in one month for each 30 days of such full pay status.

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### Section 5
_Page 19_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-leave_

In the discretion of the agency head, employees except provisional and temporary
employees, who have exhausted all earned sick leave and annual leave balances due to personal
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 19_ · _Topics: sick-leave_

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

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### Section 1
_Page 19_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-leave, other-leave, promotion_

Absence of permanent employees, provisional employees and temporary employees for
the reasons indicated below, shall be excusable in the discretion of the agency head without
charge to sick leave or annual leave balances, upon submittal of evidence satisfactory to the
agency bead:
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.
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 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 appoinbnent 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.
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 their own respective deparlments, to negotiate with and
appear before departmental and other City officials and agencies including the Board of Estimate,
the City Council, and the Deparbnent of Personnel.

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### Section 2
_Page 20_

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

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### Section 3
_Page 20_

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

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### IV ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
_Page 20_ · _Topics: parental-leave_

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Section
Maternity Leave. Existence of pregnancy shall be reported by the employee, in writing,
to the head of agency not later than the completion of the fourth month of pregnancy. Maternity
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 20_ · _Topics: other-leave_

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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3
Sedlon
Agencies shall grant any leave of absence without pay, such as military leave, required
by law.
V. MISCET,1.ANfPU'! PROVISIONS
Section!
Daily time records shall be maintained showing the actual hours worked by each
employee.

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### Section 2
_Page 21_ · _Topics: vacation, sick-leave, layoff, 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
Upon reinsw.ement of an employee to a permanent position, unused sick leave and
vacation balance at the time of resignation or layoff, shall be restored to bis credit.

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### Section 4
_Page 21_ · _Topics: vacation_

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

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### ABSENCE DUE TO INJURY INCURRED THE PERFORMANCE OF
_Page 21_ · _Topics: safety_

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### Section 1
_Page 21_ · _Topics: wages, holidays, vacation, sick-leave, pension, safety_

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


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employee but not to exceed the amount of such proceeds. Such agreement shall be in a form
and manner prescribed by the Corporation Counsel or other duly empowered counsel. The
Agency head may have the injured 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 I, Section
4 and Article II, Section 5 annual and sick leave shall accrue during the first six months only
of such absence, and shall be credited upon the employee's rewm to duty.
Sectlon2
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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Sectlog
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 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 bis behalf:
I. To receive the difference between the amount of bis weekly salary and the compensation
rate, provided that:
a. The injured employee or any authori:zed person acting in bis behalf makes the
request in writing, and
b. The injured employee or any authori:zed person acting in bis 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 iqjury, 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 examinations as are requesred by
the Workmen's Compensation Division of the Law Department and his agency; and when found
lit 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:
a. The injured employer or any authorized person acting in bis behalf makes the
request in writing, and
b. The injured employee or any authorized person acting in his behalf agrees to have
bis 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 with no charge against sick
leave and/or annual leave.
b. During the period when an injured employee is rece1v1ng 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 counred for retirement benefits.
YII HOLIDAY$ WITH PAY
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Section
On the following effective dates prevailing rate per diem and per annum employees shall
be entitled to a day off with pay for each of the following holidays:
New Year's Day Memorial Day Columbus Day Thanksgiving Day
Washington's Birthday Independence Day Election Day Christmas Day
Lincoln's Birthday Labor Day Veteran's Day


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### OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS
_Page 24_ · _Topics: wages, health-welfare_

40 Rector Street, New York, NY 10006-1705
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http://nyc.gov/olr
ROBERT W. LINN
Commissioner
May 5, 2014
Harry Nespoli
Chair, Municipal Labor Committee
125 Barclay Street
New York, NY 10007
Dear Mr. Nespoli:
This is to confirm the parties' mutual understanding concerning the following issues:
1. Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the Welfare Fund contribution will remain
constant for the length of the successor unit agreements, including the $65 funded from the
Stabilization Fund pursuant to the 2005 Health Benefits Agreement between the City of New
York and the Municipal Labor Committee.
2. Effective July 1, 2014, the Stabilization Fund shall convey $1 Billion to the City ofN ew
York to be used to support wage increases and other economic items for the current round of
collective bargaining (for the period up to and including fiscal year 2018). Up to an additional
total amount of$150 million will be available over the four year period from the Stabilization
Fund for the welfare funds, the allocation of which shall be determined by the parties. Thereafter,
$ 60 million per year will be available from the Stabilization Fund for the welfare funds, the
allocation of which shall be determined by the parties.
3. If the parties decide to engage in a centralized purchase of Prescription Drugs, and
savings and efficiencies are identified therefrom, there shall not be any reduction in welfare fund
contributions.
4. There shall be a joint committee fonned 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.


5. The MLC agrees to generate cumulative healthcare savings of$ 3.4 billion over the
course of Fiscal Years 201 S 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) $700 million in Fiscal Year 2016; (iii)$ I 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 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.
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 as the
arbitrator determines is appropriate to enforce the terms of this agreement.
e. If the parties are unable to agree on the independent health care actuary described
above, the arbitrator shall select the impartial health care actuary to be retained by
the parties.
f. The parties shall share the costs for the arbitrator and the actuary the arbitrator
selects.
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If the above accords with your understanding and agreement, kindly execute the signature
line provided.
Sincerely,
~GA /J
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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
aye.gov/air
ROBERT W. LINN MAYRA E. BELL
Commissioner General Counsel

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### RENEE CAMPION GEORGETTE GESTEL Y
_Page 27_

First Deputy Commissioner Director. Employee Benefits Program

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### CLAIRE LEVITT
_Page 27_

Deputy Commissioner
Health Care Cost Management
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. l billion over the
course ofNew 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 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. $210 million in FY 2019, $310 million in FY 2020, and $580 million in FY
2021 will 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 I (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 l(a)(iv) above.
d. The parties agree that any savings within the period of FY 2015 - 2018 over $3.4
billion arising from the 2014 City/MLC Health Agreement will be counted towards
the FY 2019 goal. This is currently estimated at approximately $131 million but will
not be finalized until the full year of FY 2018 data is transmitted and analyzed by the
City's and the MLC's actuaries.
e. The parties agree that recurring savings over $1.3 billion for FY 2018 arising under
the 2014 City/MLC Health Agreement will be counted toward the goal for Fiscal
Years 2019, 2020, 2021 and for purposes of the recurring obligation under l(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 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 $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 l, 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 MLC'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 (iii) 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 ofnegotiations 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 ofMLC 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
20 I 4 City/MLC Health Agreement:
a. Such dispute shall be resolved within 90 days.
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b. The arbitrator shall have the authority to impose interim relief that is
consistent with the parties' intent.
c. The arbitrator shall have the authority to meet with the parties as such
times as is appropriate to enforce the tenns of this agreement.
d. The parties shall share the costs for the arbitrator (including Committee
meetings).
If the above conforms to your understanding, please countersign below.
Agreed an Accepted on behalfofthe Municipal Labor Committee
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