Gregory T. Myers

Mr. Myers has spent the majority of his legal career pursuing the interests of unionized public sector employees. His current practice focuses on acting as counsel to unions’ executive boards and committees; negotiating and drafting statewide collective bargaining agreements; providing guidance regarding the regulatory and policy landscape of the various employing agencies; enforcing the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement; filing and pursuing litigation before the New York State Public Employment Relations Board in order to enforce non-contractual terms and conditions of employment; negotiating agreements between local facilities and union representatives; defending against duty of fair representation claims; filing and pursuing various administrative complaints that resulted from negligent and/or unsafe actions of employers during the initial phases of the COVID-19 global pandemic; drafting press releases to the general public and membership regarding major events that impact the membership; researching and providing comments regarding the impact of proposed regulatory changes; remedying improper medical terminations of members who are attempting to return to work after injury or illness; representing employees who are the subject of disciplinary charges brought by their employers; representing employees who are the subject of charges brought by the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs; conducting training of newly elected union representatives; drafting and revising internal union policies and practices; representing employees in employer interrogations; pursuing employer compliance with state and federal safety and health regulations; and negotiating with the employer for settlements on behalf on members.

As unions evolve to adapt to new federal, state, and local laws and court decisions, new issues constantly present themselves. Mr. Myers and the Public Sector Labor Practice Team have helped its union clients navigate through every issue that has arisen.

 
Mr. Myers also counsels clients on how to effectively safeguard and protect their sensitive information and how to comply with data privacy, notice, and breach laws, such as the NY SHIELD Act, in the event they experience a security incident. Mr. Myers advises clients on the proper cataloguing of sensitive data inventories and guides clients on the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and other business practices that are designed to safeguard the privacy and security of various forms of sensitive data. With comprehensive policies, procedures, and other business practices in place, businesses and other organizations will best position themselves to effectively protect their sensitive information, efficiently address security incidents and data breaches, and respond appropriately to regulatory scrutiny.

While in law school, Mr. Myers gained valuable union experience by working as a law clerk in the legal department of a prominent New York labor union. He also served as Managing Editor for Research and Writing on the Albany Government Law Review and volunteered at one of the law school’s many legal clinics, providing free legal services to underserved members of the Capital District community.