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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1343: An Act relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1343) of John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, David F. DeCoste, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide collective bargaining rights for legislative employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides collective bargaining rights for legislative employees, directly advancing workers' rights in labor and employment as per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 77: An Act to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 77) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce. Cannabis Policy.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFacilitates labor peace in cannabis workforce, indicating protection of workers' rights and conflict resolution within labor relations, directly advancing labor & employment policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 3, 2025

H 2086: An Act protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rights

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2086) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to labor organizing rights. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects labor organizing rights by abolishing barriers, directly supporting collective bargaining and worker protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1290: An Act relative to collective bargaining rights

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1290) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to collective bargaining right. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly addresses collective bargaining rights, a core labor protection that strengthens worker organizing and negotiation power under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 17, 2025

H 2087: An Act relating to privileged communication between individuals and their labor organizations

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2087) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to privileged communication between individuals and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects confidential communications between workers and labor organizations, strengthening union organizing and collective bargaining rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2107: An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth

By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2107) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to raising the minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly raises minimum wage to living wage, directly advancing workers' compensation and employment standards per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 19, 2026

H 2072: An Act relative to minimum wage for municipal employees

By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2072) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Mary S. Keefe relative to minimum wage for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates higher minimum wage for municipal employees, directly advancing worker compensation standards and aligning with core labor protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 19, 2026

H 2150: An Act to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers

By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2150) of Tram T. Nguyen, Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly increases unemployment insurance benefits for low-wage workers, directly expanding worker financial support during unemployment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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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.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRaises minimum wage to living wage, directly advancing workers' economic rights and compensation standards per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2159: An Act relative to fair wages on government subsidized construction projects

By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2159) of Orlando Ramos relative to fair wages on government subsidized construction projects. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates fair wages for government-subsidized construction workers, directly protecting compensation rights under Labor & Workforce Development jurisdiction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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