We’ve Taken the Next Step — The Reform Proposal Has Been Sent to NYS and NYC Officials

I’m excited to share an important update.

As of September 22, 2026, I have formally submitted the Fair Representation Reform proposal to both New York State legislative offices and the New York City Council.

The State submission requests consideration of reforms to:

• extend the current four-month limitations period for duty-of-fair-representation claims;

• require clearer notice when union representation of an individual grievance ends;

• address situations where employees are told their grievances remain pending;

• reform the Martin v. Curran barrier affecting monetary remedies against unincorporated unions; and

• create a more workable system of accountability when a public employee can actually prove a breach of the duty of fair representation and resulting damages.

The NYC Council submission asks the Council to examine grievance transparency and fair-representation protections for NYC public employees and to support corresponding State reform.

Submitting these proposals is only the beginning.

Now we need lawmakers to review them, discuss them, and hopefully find legislators willing to sponsor and advance these reforms.

Every signature helps demonstrate that this is not simply one person's concern.

If you have already signed, please share this petition with another New York public employee, union member, coworker, friend, or family member.

And if these laws have affected you personally, please continue sharing your experiences.

Thank you to everyone who has signed, shared, or taken the time to read the proposal.

The petition has now moved from an idea to a formal request for government action. Let’s keep it moving.