An Act relative to collective bargaining rights of Massachusetts employees

This bill amends Massachusetts law to ensure that if a governmental agency determines public employees are no longer covered under applicable law (e.g., due to reclassification) or declines jurisdiction over their bargaining unit, the Department of Labor Relations must certify the union that was previously recognized as the exclusive bargaining representative. It directly affects Massachusetts state and local government employees whose employment status changes and their current union representatives. The key provision requires the Department of Labor Relations to maintain existing union certification in these specific circumstances, preventing loss of bargaining rights due to agency decisions about employee classification. The change applies only to bargaining units previously certified based on majority representation.