The Office of Collective Bargaining is an independent, impartial agency that administers the New York City Collective Bargaining Law, the statute that governs the relationship between the city, its unions, and its union-represented employees. The agency’s boards resolve issues concerning union representation, the collective bargaining process, and claims of improper labor practices. The agency also administers the parties’ contractual arbitration process.
The Board of Collective Bargaining consists of two City members, appointed by the mayor, two labor members designated by the Municipal Labor Committee, and three impartial members, one of whom is the chair of the board and director of the office. The impartial members are elected unanimously by the other members and constitute the Board of Certification.