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Labor and Workforce Development

Roster

Members · 17

Jake Oliveira

D ·Democratic ·District Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester

Chair

Paul McMurtry

D ·Democratic ·District 11th Norfolk

Chair

Jason Lewis

D ·Democratic ·District Fifth Middlesex

Vice Chair

Tommy Vitolo

D ·Democratic ·District 15th Norfolk

Vice Chair

Ken Sweezey

R ·Republican ·District 6th Plymouth

Ranking

Patrick O'Connor

R ·Republican ·District First Plymouth and Norfolk

Ranking

Adrianne Ramos

D ·Democratic ·District 14th Essex

Bruce Ayers

D ·Democratic ·District 1st Norfolk

Dennis Gallagher

D ·Democratic ·District 8th Plymouth

Donald Wong

R ·Republican ·District 9th Essex

Hannah Bowen

D ·Democratic ·District 6th Essex

Mark Sylvia

D ·Democratic ·District 10th Bristol

Pat Jehlen

D ·Democratic ·District Second Middlesex

Paul Feeney

D ·Democratic ·District Bristol and Norfolk

Rob Consalvo

D ·Democratic ·District 14th Suffolk

Ryan Hamilton

D ·Democratic ·District 15th Essex

Sal DiDomenico

D ·Democratic ·District Middlesex and Suffolk

Legislation

Recent bills · 5

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1376: An Act relative to unemployment insurance

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to unemployment insurance. Labor and Workforce Development.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1349: An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1349) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1307: An Act protecting warehouse workers

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1307) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to protect warehouse workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1339: An Act to provide paid family and medical leave to all educators

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to all educators. Labor and Workforce Development.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1311: An Act uplifting families and securing the right to strike for certain public employees

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1311) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard and James K. Hawkins for legislation relative to uplift families and secure the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Committee

Members: 17
Chamber: Joint Committee
Status: Active

Party Breakdown

Democratic

Republican

Past 2

Apr 29, 2026

Late Filed billsThe public is invited to participate in The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development hearing on Wednesday, April 29th at 11:00 a.m. in Hearing Room B-2. This hearing will be chaired by Chair Paul McMurtry. Registration: To register to testify in-person or virtually, please provide contact information via this link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/GGH6pzcih4?origin=lprLink. The deadline to register is Monday, April 28th, at 1:00 p.m. If you plan to testify as a panel, please note the name(s) of your co-panelist(s) on the form when registering. The livestream of this hearing will be available on the Legislature's website at https://malegislature.gov/. The Chairs will limit testimony to 3 minutes per speaker. Please be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the agreement of the Chairs. Hearings will be recorded and posted publicly on the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development page Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. Written Testimony: Written or pre-recorded testimony may be submitted until Friday, May 8th at 5:00 PM via email to [email protected]. Written testimony can be physically mailed to the House Chair: Chair Paul McMurtry Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development ATTN: Garrett Burns Esq. 24 BEACON ST. RM. 472 BOSTON MA 02133 All written testimony received by the committee will be made publicly available. At the discretion of the Chairs and per committee rules, limitations and redactions shall exist for sharing testimony that includes sensitive personal information or information that may jeopardize the health, wellness or safety of the testifier or others. Any person submitting written testimony may request such testimony remain private and said testimony will not be made publicly available. *The House matter above is required to be reported 60 days from the day after the hearing consistent with House Rule 27. Contact: Please contact the Committee staff in advance if you are requesting any ADA accommodations or if you have any questions: [email protected]

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Apr 29, 2026

Late Filed billsThe public is invited to participate in The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development hearing on Wednesday, April 29th at 11:00 a.m. in Hearing Room B-1. This hearing will be chaired by Chair Paul McMurtry. Registration: To register to testify in-person or virtually, please provide contact information via this link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/GGH6pzcih4?origin=lprLink. The deadline to register is Tuesday, April 28th, at 1:00 p.m. If you plan to testify as a panel, please note the name(s) of your co-panelist(s) on the form when registering. The livestream of this hearing will be available on the Legislature's website at https://malegislature.gov/. The Chairs will limit testimony to 3 minutes per speaker. Please be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the agreement of the Chairs. Hearings will be recorded and posted publicly on the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development page Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. Written Testimony: Written or pre-recorded testimony may be submitted until Friday, May 8th at 5:00 PM via email to [email protected]. Written testimony can be physically mailed to the House Chair: Chair Paul McMurtry Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development ATTN: Garrett Burns Esq. 24 BEACON ST. RM. 472 BOSTON MA 02133 All written testimony received by the committee will be made publicly available. At the discretion of the Chairs and per committee rules, limitations and redactions shall exist for sharing testimony that includes sensitive personal information or information that may jeopardize the health, wellness or safety of the testifier or others. Any person submitting written testimony may request such testimony remain private and said testimony will not be made publicly available. *The House matter above is required to be reported 60 days from the day after the hearing consistent with House Rule 27. Contact: Please contact the Committee staff in advance if you are requesting any ADA accommodations or if you have any questions: [email protected]

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