The New York City Patrolmen`s Benevolent Association (PBA) represents more than 50,000 active and retired police officers in New York City. As a union, the PBA negotiates with the city government to ensure their members receive fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. This is done through collective bargaining, a process where the union and the employer negotiate a contract that outlines the terms of employment for union members.
The current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the PBA and the City of New York covers the period from August 1, 2017, to July 31, 2022. The agreement outlines several key provisions, including:
Salary Increases:
The CBA provides for salary increases for all PBA-represented employees. Officers receive an annual increase of 2.25% each year of the agreement.
Health Benefits:
The CBA maintains the existing health benefits for PBA-represented employees and their families. The agreement includes provisions for increased dental and vision benefits as well.
Paid Time Off:
The CBA increases paid time off for PBA-represented employees. All employees receive an additional personal day, and the agreement increases the amount of annual leave for employees with over three years of service.
Discipline:
The CBA includes new provisions related to discipline for police officers. The agreement outlines a new process for addressing officer misconduct, including the creation of a disciplinary matrix to ensure consistent disciplinary action for similar offenses.
Retirement Benefits:
The CBA includes provisions for improved retirement benefits for PBA-represented employees. The agreement increases the pension multiplier for officers hired after 2009, and all members of the PBA have access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Overall, the current CBA between the PBA and the City of New York provides several improvements for police officers, including salary increases, improved benefits, increased paid time off, and improved retirement benefits. The agreement also includes provisions related to discipline, ensuring that police officers are held accountable for their actions. As negotiations for the next CBA begin, both the PBA and the City of New York will work to ensure that the agreement provides for a fair and equitable employment relationship for all PBA-represented employees.