Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the ratification of a
three-year labor agreement with the Police Benevolent Association of New York
State, which includes more than 1,100 members of the New York State Agency
Police Services Unit in titles such as Forest Ranger, Environmental
Conservation Officer, Park Patrol Officer and University Police
Officer. The agreement, which runs until
The Agreement with New York State Agency Police Services
Unit covers more than 1,100
“This labor agreement will help guarantee fair compensation
for the fearless members of the Agency Police Services Unit of the PBA of New
York State for their extraordinary contributions to our state,” Governor
Hochul said. “I appreciate the partnership of the PBA of New York State’s
leadership throughout negotiations and thank its membership for their hard work
and resolve in keeping New Yorkers safe, particularly our visitors to the
The ratified contract includes raises in each year of the agreement consistent with other recently negotiated agreements. In addition, the contract includes other increases in compensation such as a lump sum bonus and up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave. The contract also includes changes in the health insurance program that will encourage in-network employee utilization and help control health insurance costs.
Police Benevolent Association of New York State President
Jim McCartney said, “The PBA of New York State is pleased that following
exhaustive negotiations with the state Office of Employee Relations our members
have overwhelmingly ratified a three-year contract with the State of
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