N.Y. Labor Law § 715: Application of article

§ 715. Application of article. 1. The provisions of this article shall

not apply to: (a) employees of any employer who concedes to and agrees

with the board that such employees are subject to and protected by the

provisions of the federal railway labor act; (b) employees where the

national labor relations board successfully asserts jurisdiction over

any employer, employees, trades, or industries pursuant to an order by

the federal district court established under article three of the United

States constitution; or (c) employees of the state or of any political

or civil subdivision or other agency thereof.

2. For all other employees, the board shall, upon application and

verification, promptly certify the exclusive bargaining representative

of any bargaining unit previously certified by another state or federal

agency. All existing terms and conditions of employment between a

certified exclusive bargaining representative and an employer shall

remain in full force and effect through the board's verification

process.