N.Y. Labor Law § 695-f: Application of this article

§ 695-f. Application of this article. 1. The office of children and

family services shall meet with the designated representative of those

units of child care providers, either jointly or separately, for the

purpose of entering into a written agreement to the extent feasible. The

agreement may address the stability, funding and operation of child care

programs, expansion of quality child care, improvement of working

conditions, salaries and benefits and payment for child care providers.

If issues under discussion require the participation and/or approval of

other state agencies, those agencies shall participate in the

discussions. Nothing herein shall require that an agreement be reached

on any matters described above.

2. In the event an agreement is reached, it shall be embodied in

writing between the office of children and family services and other

affected agencies and the designated representative. The agreement shall

be binding on the state, contingent upon any regulatory or legislative

action that may be required.

3. If legislative or regulatory action or appropriation of funds is

required the parties will jointly seek such action.