N.Y. Civil Service Law § 200: Statement of policy

§ 200. Statement of policy. The legislature of the state of New York

declares that it is the public policy of the state and the purpose of

this act to promote harmonious and cooperative relationships between

government and its employees and to protect the public by assuring, at

all times, the orderly and uninterrupted operations and functions of

government. These policies are best effectuated by (a) granting to

public employees the right of organization and representation, (b)

requiring the state, local governments and other political subdivisions

to negotiate with, and enter into written agreements with employee

organizations representing public employees which have been certified or

recognized, (c) encouraging such public employers and such employee

organizations to agree upon procedures for resolving disputes, (d)

creating a public employment relations board to assist in resolving

disputes between public employees and public employers, and (e)

continuing the prohibition against strikes by public employees and

providing remedies for violations of such prohibition.