Farm employee unions were authorized in New York by legislative action beginning January 1, 2020. Following are a few helpful resources to assist employers and educators who may be affected by unions or collective bargaining.
Talking to Your Employees About Unions 2.0 (pdf; 678KB). PowerPoints presented at the TIPS & FOE Communication Guidance Webinar, presented by CCE’s Lake Ontario Fruit Team on Oct. 2, 2024. Authors include: Richard Stup, Bonalyn Nelson, and Joshua Viau.
New York Farm Union Factsheet for Farm Employees | Los Conceptos Básicos de los Sindicato Para los Trabajadores Agrícolas Basic facts about farm unions in New York, presented in English and Spanish. September 13, 2024.
Union Organizing and Collective Bargaining under New York’s FLFLPA. A presentation prepared by Richard Stup in June 2021 to offer an overview of union-related topics for New York employers and their advisors.
An Initial Guide to Collective Bargaining Rights and Responsibilities Under the Farm Laborers’ Fair Labor Practices Act. A document prepared in 2019 and updated in 2023 by John Wirenius, Chair of the NYS Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), the agency charged with administering and enforcing farm union law in New York.
Potential Unionization: What You Can and Cannot Say to Your Employees. A factsheet published by New York Farm Bureau and prepared by the law firm Bond Schoeneck & King. The factsheet provides a good summary of what employers can and cannot say, including details and examples.
