New York A08590 amends the labor law to clarify the applicability of the New York labor relations act.

New York A08590 amends Section 715 of the labor law to specify that the provisions do not apply to certain employees, including those subject to the federal railway labor act or where the National Labor Relations Board has jurisdiction. For all other employees, the board must certify the exclusive bargaining representative of any bargaining unit previously certified by another state or federal agency. Existing terms and conditions of employment remain in effect during this verification process. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A08590 amends the labor law to clarify the applicability of the New York labor relations act.

New York A08590 amends Section 715 of the labor law to specify that the provisions do not apply to certain employees, including those subject to the federal railway labor act or where the National Labor Relations Board has jurisdiction. For all other employees, the board must certify the exclusive bargaining representative of any bargaining unit previously certified by another state or federal agency. Existing terms and conditions of employment remain in effect during this verification process. The act takes effect immediately.