The bill, sponsored by Sen. Dominick Ruggerio and signed into law on May 14, 2019, allows teacher and municipal contracts that have expired to remain in effect during negotiations.

Why it matters to working people.

Collective bargaining is largely responsible for the reforms that have transformed how Americans work and how they are paid. Unions provide working people with a voice on the job and the power to act collectively and negotiate for fair wages and benefits, better workplace safety standards, the means to address discrimination, and for public service workers, win the resources to meet the needs of the people they serve.