So the NYPD has a union, right? Curious if you really think that they will not get budget increases at all, like 0%, during negotiations? Also, do we know what is currently in the NYPD contract and when it expires and what budget increases look like year by year if it was ratified recently?

Or, idk how mayoral powers really work, does he have the unilateral ability to make monetary decisions like that regardless of union standing?

[–] ratboy@hexbear.net 13 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Oh shit, I actually found some info on the contract. It expired on the 31st of July, which means that they likely have been negotiating for several months now. I cannot say how many months it would take to TA and ratify a contract, especially if it goes to mediation just like this last contract. It is very possible that their budget and salaries will be settled and a contract will be ratified before Mamdani is even elected. Also, their contracts are 8 years long lmao

Link to NYPD union contract highlights