4 NYCRR 205.4 — read free

Compulsory interest arbitration; petition

Compiled text through Jan 31, 2026

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Dates and status

Compiling agency: Department of Civil Service
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Jan 31, 2026
Register checked through: July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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Source snapshot: Jun 6, 2026

(a)Filing.

An original and three copies of a petition requesting the director of conciliation to refer an impasse to a public arbitration panel may be filed by an employee organization or public employer after 15 days have elapsed following appointment of a mediator to such impasse by the director of conciliation. A copy of the petition shall also be served upon the other party to the impasse simultaneously. Should the chairperson authorize electronic filing of the petition, the filing of a signed paper original consistent with this section and electronic filing and service of a copy shall constitute compliance with the filing and service requirements herein contained.

(b)Contents.

Such petition shall contain the following:

(1)The name and address of the public employer and the employee organization involved in the impasse.

(2)The name, title, address, telephone number, fax number and electronic mail address, if known, of the representative of each party to whom correspondence shall be directed.

(3)A statement of each of the terms and conditions of employment raised during negotiations, as follows:

(i)terms and conditions of employment that have been agreed upon; and

(ii)petitioner's position regarding terms and conditions of employment not agreed upon.

Proposed contract language presented during negotiations must be attached.

(4)The name of the mediator and the number and dates of mediation sessions held.

(5)The name, address, telephone number, fax number and electronic mail address if any, of the individual that the petitioner is appointing to the public arbitration panel, and the same information for the individual who will be representing the petitioner before the public arbitration panel.

(6)Proof of service upon the respondent party.

Compulsory interest arbitration; petition

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