The lawyers' union at Legal Aid Society has voted to terminate a collective bargaining agreement that barred strikes, effective July 18. Union membership voted overwhelmingly for a potential strike due to stalled negotiations. Core demands, particularly around salary and retirement benefits, remain unmet. While there has been some progress, significant movement on these issues has not occurred. Legal Aid proposed a 7% salary increase, but concerns have been raised about inflation and living costs not being addressed. The union seeks improved pension contributions for its attorneys, who lack access to government benefits unlike public employees.
The union leadership voted to terminate the collective bargaining agreement that prevented lawyers from striking, with the agreement set to expire on July 18.
Union membership overwhelmingly authorized a strike amid stalled negotiations with management, as significant movement has not been made on remaining core demands.
The head of the union stated that while some progress has been made, core demands for higher pay, lower caseloads, and stronger retirement benefits are unmet.
In an offer made just days before the contract's expiration, Legal Aid proposed a 7% salary increase, but it does not keep up with inflation or living costs.
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