The City argued that the Union bargained in bad faith during negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement for Environmental Police Officers. Specifically, the City alleged that the Union filed for impasse prematurely, demanded bargaining over a prohibited subject of bargaining, refused to clarify its demands, and refused to consider the City’s proposals. The Union argued that the City understood that it was seeking wage increases consistent with a uniformed pattern and that the Union sought to significantly narrow the pay gap between its members and NYPD police officers. The Union further argued that it considered and rejected the City’s proposals and that the City’s refusal to vary from the civilian pattern justified its requests for impasse. The Union also denied that it sought to bargain over a prohibited subject of bargaining. The Board found that the Union did not breach its duty to bargain in good faith. Accordingly, the petition was denied.

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