New York A01776 amends labor law to require open sessions for negotiations between governing boards and labor organizations.

New York A01776 amends Section 710 of the labor law to mandate that all negotiations between a governing board and a labor organization occur in open sessions accessible to the public. Exceptions allow for executive sessions to consider contract offers or receive confidential information that would violate an employee's privacy. All documentation exchanged during negotiations, including offers, counteroffers, and meeting minutes, must be disclosed under public writings laws. The governing body must post notices of negotiation sessions on its webpage and at physical meeting locations.

New York A01776 amends labor law to require open sessions for negotiations between governing boards and labor organizations.

New York A01776 amends Section 710 of the labor law to mandate that all negotiations between a governing board and a labor organization occur in open sessions accessible to the public. Exceptions allow for executive sessions to consider contract offers or receive confidential information that would violate an employee's privacy. All documentation exchanged during negotiations, including offers, counteroffers, and meeting minutes, must be disclosed under public writings laws. The governing body must post notices of negotiation sessions on its webpage and at physical meeting locations.