NYC Office of Collective Bargaining
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First Name: Initial: Last Name: Suffix: Arbitrator Since:
Dennis E Sullivan MS 2013
 
Arbitration/Mediation Experience
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Panels/Permanent Arbitrator
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Issues/Industries
Disciplinary, Interest Arbitration, Pension, Health
 
Work History
Independent Labor & Employment Consultant, New York, NY (2011 - Present) Advise numerous public and private sector unions on collective bargaining strategy, pension and health fund design and implementation. District Council 37 AFSCME, AFL-CIO, New York, NY Director, Research and Negotiations (1989 - 2011) Assistant and Associate Director (1976 - 1989) Over 30 years’ experience in contract negotiations, disciplinary and interest arbitration, pension and health fund design and administration. Deputy Administrator (1998 - 2002) During AFSCME imposed trusteeship, directed operations of the legal department and welfare fund. Municipal Labor Committee, New York, NY Executive Director (2008 - 2010) Responsible for overall administration of a compendium of New York City municipal labor unions (i.e. Police, Fire, Teachers, Nurses, Parks, Sanitation, Civilian Titles). Coordinated collective bargaining strategy regarding pension and health benefits. Retirement and Benefit Plans Trustee (1985 - 2011) New York City Employee Retirement System Cultural Institutions Retirement System New York Public Library Welfare Trust District Council 37 Health and Security Plan Additional Experience: Guest Lecturer at Harvard University, Cornell University, Columbia School of Journalism, Baruch College, University of Rhode Island and New York University Law School.
 
Education
Hunter College, Bronx, NY (1976) Masters of Science, Urban Planning Manhattan College, Bronx, NY (1974) Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
 
Professional Affiliations