{"id":5238,"date":"2024-06-10T11:30:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T15:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/?p=5238"},"modified":"2024-06-10T15:38:40","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T19:38:40","slug":"pef-priorities-yield-legislation-to-address-bullying-ai-disability-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/issue\/volume-42-no-5\/pef-priorities-yield-legislation-to-address-bullying-ai-disability-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"PEF priorities yield legislation to address bullying, AI, disability, and more\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5260 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Cover-Rally-Signs-web.jpg\" alt=\"PEF priorities yield legislation to address bullying, AI, disability, and more\" width=\"400\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Cover-Rally-Signs-web.jpg 400w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Cover-Rally-Signs-web-168x300.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>June 10, 2024 &#8212;<\/em> The 2024 New York State legislative session concluded on June 8, with the Senate and Assembly sending more than 800 bills to Governor Kathy Hochul, who now has until Dec. 31, 2024, to sign or veto them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building off a successful state budget that included establishing a 3-year final average salary benefit for Tier 6 members, key PEF achievements included legislation centered around cleaning up toxic workplaces at State agencies and protecting the rights of workers with disabilities. Additionally, PEF helped draft the State\u2019s first regulations addressing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and backed successful bills focused on workplace safety and mental health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Legislation to address bullying and abuse pushed by PEF moves to the Governor<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spectrumlocalnews.com\/nys\/central-ny\/politics\/2023\/09\/21\/pef-members-rally-for-law-change-to-end-workplace-abuse\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">It was September 21, 2023, when PEF first started making noise about workplace bullying at State agencies.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> That march by members of the PEF Executive Board around Empire State Plaza near the State Capitol brought attention to an issue that had largely gone unnoticed, despite a 2021 survey that found 31 percent of State workers say they have directly experienced bullying while at work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Working with the Statewide Political Action Committee (SWPAC), PEF drafted legislation that defines what bullying means under New York State law and requires public employers to evaluate their workplaces to determine the risks of abusive conduct and bullying. It also mandates training of employers and employees so that they can identify those risks and learn how to prevent them. It also includes language about \u201ccyberbullying,\u201d to cover harassment that can occur through electronic means.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PEF thanks every member who participated in the union\u2019s<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pef.org\/toxictales\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Toxic Tales<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> campaign to keep the spotlight on the issue and the determined work of the bill\u2019s sponsors, Senator Jessca Ramos and Assemblymember Harry Bronson.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New York State breaks ground on AI regulation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although AI has been in use for many years now, its growth across the State has been rapid and unchecked \u2013 until now. PEF and other unions who are part of the NYS AFL-CIO fought this session to make sure that AI oversight is top-of-mind for the state as it potentially threatens the livelihood of public sector workers. PEF President Wayne Spence and leaders from the Office of Information Technology Services provided testimony about AI, including other states\u2019 use of software called COMPAS, which employs an inherently biased algorithm to try and predict the odds formerly incarcerated individuals will commit new crimes while on parole.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The result is the \u201cLegislative Oversight of Automated Decision-making in Government\u201d Act &#8212; also called the LOADinG Act.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If signed by the governor, LOADinG would ensure humans review the decision-making process when it comes to using AI in State government. Additionally, the act prohibits AI use for benefit determinations or delivery and includes protections for collective bargaining and displacement, regular impact assessments and testing as new systems arrive, and transparency about which systems are being used at state agencies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The bill was sponsored by Senator Kristen Gonzalez and Assemblymember Steven Otis.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two bills centered around Civil Service Law Section 72\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Section 72 of New York State\u2019s Civil Service Law provides public employers the right to seek a medical review when it is believed that an employee may be unable to perform duties due to a physical and\/or mental disability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The process can be long and involves removing the employee from work while an exam is conducted. It also often involves a hearing requested by the employee. However, hearing officers have not historically been given binding authority, meaning employers too often ignore their recommendations. Additionally, employees who are put on leave during this process often are not given full records, correspondence or other information regarding the employer\u2019s decision to seek a medical review.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two bills pushed by PEF would amend Section 72 to give employees more power.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first bill, S08948\/A09935, would allow employees more access to information related to the employer\u2019s judgement of an employee\u2019s ability to perform their duties due to disability. It also allows employees the right to share the information with their authorized representative, such as a PEF field rep.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The second bill, S08960\/A09932, gives hearing officers more binding authority. While the employer and employee will still have the right to appeal the decision through the Civil Service Commission, the bill removes the right for the employer to \u201ceither uphold the original proposed notice of leave of absence, withdraw such notice, or modify the notice as appropriate.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both bills were sponsored by Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato and Senator Robert Jackson, two stalwart PEF supporters in the Legislature.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">OPWDD staffing bill sent to the governor<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Staffing is a primary priority for PEF across all agencies. While several bills designed to make it easier for prospective employees to take civil service exams passed this session, one of the biggest problems in some agencies is a lack of reporting about staffing needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One such agency, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), could soon be required to produce and publish a report on staffing at state-operated facilities. The bill (S3105A\/A9523) recognizes that short staffing too often results in low quality of care.\u00a0 It addresses the issue by requiring a review of OPWDD staffing back to 2022 and comparing the number of vacant positions to the number of eligible individuals with developmental disabilities who are on a waiting list to receive care. The data would be publicly available on the OPWDD website, forcing the agency to be more transparent about any future home closures or suspensions of services. PEF<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> thanks Senator John Mannion and Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright for sponsoring it.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continued efforts and looking ahead to 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the 2024 legislative session is in the history books, the work never stops for the union.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThanks to the leadership and support of the New York State Senate and Assembly Majorities, led by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie as well as key partners like the NYS AFL-CIO, our members and other coalition partners, PEF successfully leveraged the \u2018Fund Our Future\u2019 campaign to build upon our achievements in the 2024 state budget,\u201d said President Spence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All the union\u2019s legislative accomplishments built upon significant achievements in the budget process, including additional improvements to Tier 6 of the pension plan, the end of the state\u2019s lag payroll and salary deferral programs, continued expansion of inpatient psychiatric beds, and the successful saving of SUNY Downstate Medical Center, which the State wanted to close.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cPEF will continue working with the Governor to encourage her to sign each of these bills into law so that we can continue to make progress attracting and retaining the workers we need so the state can continue to deliver the excellent services taxpayers need and expect,\u201d Spence said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June 10, 2024 &#8212; The 2024 New York State legislative session concluded on June 8, with the Senate and Assembly sending more than 800 bills to Governor Kathy Hochul, who&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5248,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"division":[],"allowed_regions":[],"allowed_divisions":[],"class_list":["post-5238","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","issue-volume-42-no-5"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.9) - 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