ALBANY, N.Y. — The state has come to a three-year contract agreement with two units of the New York State Police.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement about the agreements on Thursday. The Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. represents more than 3,100 Troopers NYS Police as well as more than 830 members of the Commissioned Officer/Non-Commissioned Officer Unit.
“These labor agreements with the PBA of New York State Troopers reflect our commitment to affordability and guaranteeing that the fearless members of the Troopers Unit and the Commissioned Officer/Non-Commissioned Officer Unit are compensated fairly for their dedication to serve and protect their fellow New Yorkers,” Governor Hochul said in a release. “I appreciate the partnership of the PBA of New York State Troopers’ leadership throughout negotiations and thank its membership for their professionalism and courage in keeping New Yorkers safe.”
The new contract agreements include yearly salary increases, increase in location pay, and up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave. The two sides also agree to changes in the health insurance program that encourages in-network utilization to help control health control insurance costs, the governor's office said in a release.
“With this contract, New York State both recognizes the tireless work of our current Troopers and sends a message to New Yorkers that the State is committed to fairness for those who join our ranks. In speaking with our colleagues across the Northeast and the nation, we know paid parental leave and other benefits in this contract set a new model that other states must replicate to retain and recruit the best of the best. We look forward to continuing our work protecting and serving all New Yorkers," said New York State Troopers PBA President Charles W. Murphy.
This is the first time the contract vote was held electronically.
