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Authorize an Interim Agreement with New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERIM AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION FOR CONTINUATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan and the New York State Nurses Association (“NYSNA”) are parties to a collective bargaining agreement that expired on December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the parties are in the process of negotiating, but have not executed, a new collective bargaining agreement; and
WHEREAS, by operation of law, the terms and conditions of employment continue until such time as a new collective bargaining agreement is in place, requiring the County to continue to provide health insurance benefits through the New York State Nurses Association Benefits Fund (hereinafter “Fund”); and
WHEREAS, the Trustees of the Fund had established the 2025 rate for health insurance benefits to be $30,059 per annum for full-time employees, and a pro-rated amount for permanent part-time employees; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the County of Sullivan to enter into the proposed Interim Agreement until such time as a new collective bargaining agreement is executed between the County and the New York State Nurses Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sullivan County Legislature that the County Manager is authorized to enter into an Interim Agreement with New York State Nurses Association Benefits Fund for the continuation of health insurance for NYSNA.