Following demonstrations by a whole lot of union supporters, political strain from elected officers, and a number of rounds of tense negotiations, District Council 37 (DC 37), Native 1502 and the Brooklyn Museum have reached an settlement that avoids layoffs of practically 50 staff.
DC 37 is New York Metropolis’s largest public worker union, with 150,000 members and 89,000 retirees.
It mentioned the settlement permits for a voluntary separation bundle or retirement with a further incentive.
DC 37 mentioned the voluntary separation bundle consists of three weeks’ pay for yearly of service, a reference letter from administration to help to find new employment, and COBRA medical insurance paid for by the museum for as much as 4 months.
“We secured an settlement that’s truthful and leads to no layoffs for our members,” mentioned Henry Garrido, government director of District Council 37. “The result of those negotiations is a testomony to the facility of union illustration— once we combat collectively, we win.
“We are going to proceed pushing for sustainable funding for the town’s cultural establishments,” he added.
Garrido mentioned the phrases of the settlement additionally apply to staff represented by UAW Native 2110.
