New York State Governor's Office of Employee Relations Division of Contract Negotiations and Administration Correspondence,…

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of records relating to strikes by public employee bargaining units, predominantly representing correction officers and security guards. Records include transcripts, audiotapes of hearings, and a smaller amount of correspondence, materials on grievance procedures, agency contingency plans, fact-finding reports, and hearing officers' notes and exhibits. Records are arranged roughly by bargaining unit.
Title
Governor's Office of Employee Relations Division of Contract Negotiations and Administration correspondence, policy statements, and background materials relating to strikes
Quantity
22 cubic feet; (including 186 audio cassettes)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
16226
Creator
Arrangement

16226-94: Arranged roughly by bargaining unit and/or name of facility or subject, then sometimes chronological by year.

16226-98, 16226-98A: Arranged by bargaining unit.

Scope and Content Note

16226-94: The bulk of this accretion documents strikes involving Council 82, the bargaining unit which represents security guards and correctional officers statewide. It includes files on all the major correctional facilities in the state. There is also some material related to the State University system. Records include a large number of transcripts, audiotapes of hearings, and a smaller amount of hearing correspondence, materials on grievance procedures, agency contingency plans, and hearing officers' notes and exhibits.

16226-95: This accretion pertains primarily to strike hearings held according to Civil Service Law in connection with strikes in 1979 by Council 82 (representing security officers and guards) at state facilities. Also included are hearings regarding employee placements and closings of facilities. There are files for several correctional facilities (e.g. Auburn, Attica, Bedford Hills, Clinton) and psychiatric centers (e.g. Central New York, Masten Park).

16226-97: This accretion pertains to fact-finding proceedings concerning retirement for Council 83 members (including copies of the fact finder's report), and the Office of Mental Hygiene strike of 1970.

16226-98: This accretion pertains to the Council 82 strike at Fishkill Correctional Facility in 1979, and includes material on strike policy and procedures.

16226-98A: This accretion relates to the aftermath of the 1979 Council 82 strike at Fishkill Correctional and includes an agreement of reconciliation, show cause orders, and counsel's office notes.

Other Finding Aids

16226-94: Rough container list is available at the repository.

16226-98, 16226-98A: Container list is available at the repository.

Access Restrictions

Access to this series is partially restricted. State Archives staff will review requests for specific records and disclose in accordance with the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).

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