New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of City of Watertown v. State of New York Public Employment Relations Board, and Watertown Police…
May 9, 200095 N.Y.2d 73
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals held that procedures for contesting a municipality's initial determination under General Municipal Law §207-c are a mandatory subject of collective bargaining because they constitute a term and condition of employment. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Appellate Division and dismissed the City of Watertown's petition challenging PERB's determination.