2006 New York Code - Statement Of Policy.

 
    §  12-302  Statement of policy. It is hereby declared to be the policy
  of the city to favor and encourage the right of municipal  employees  to
  organize and be represented, written collective bargaining agreements on
  matters  within the scope of collective bargaining, the use of impartial
  and independent tribunals to assist in resolving  impasses  in  contract
  negotiations,  and  final,  impartial  arbitration of grievances between
  municipal agencies and certified employee organizations.