Secretaries' Contract

The New York State Labor Relations Act (Art. 20 of Chap. 31 of the New York State Consolidated Laws) governs collective bargaining in New York State and requires schools and other employers to bargain in good faith with groups of employees. That doesn't sound so bad until you read the contracts, or even just the table of contents:

Preamble
Joint Intentions and Commitments
Article One-Union Recognition
Article Two-Fair Practices
Article Three - Salaries and Benefits
Article Four - Pension and Retirement Program
Article Five - Licensure, Assignment and Appointment
Article Six - Hours and Work Year
Article Seven - Assignment
Article Eight - Staff Development
Article Nine - Education Reform
Article Ten - Safety and Health
Article Eleven - Leaves
Article Twelve - Excessing and Layoff
Article Thirteen - Transfers and Staffing
Article Fourteen - Union Activities, Privileges and Responsibilities
Article Fifteen - Matters Not Covered
Article Sixteen - Due Process and Review Procedures
Article Seventeen - Grievance Procedure
Article Eighteen - Special Complaints
Article Nineteen - Working Conditions of School Secretary Assistants
Article Twenty - Working Conditions of Substitute School Secretary Interns
Article Twenty One - Working Conditions of Per Diem Substitutes
Article Twenty Two - Working Conditions of Day-To-Day Substitute School Secretaries
Article Twenty Three - Gainsharing
Article Twenty Seven through Thirty Two
Appendix

Read the whole contract.

Read more about the New York collective bargaining law here.