Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2356: An Act relative to collective bargaining rights of the state police

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1360) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to state police officers to collectively bargain their employment terms, including pay, hours, and disciplinary procedure. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly grants state police collective bargaining rights for pay, hours, and discipline, directly advancing workers' collective bargaining protections under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1511: An Act to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1365) of Pavel M. Payano, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to provide fair wages for public higher ed employees, directly advancing wage standards in Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1369: An Act relative to nonprofit institutions of higher education

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1369) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to nonprofit institutions of higher education and payment of wages. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates wage payments for nonprofit higher education workers, directly protecting compensation standards under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 2164: An Act relative to institutions of higher education

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2164) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to certain payment of wages in institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates specific wage payment requirements for higher education institutions under Labor and Workforce Development, directly protecting worker compensation standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 2137: An Act providing for payment by the Commonwealth of wages for members of the United States Coast Guard during the shut-down, so-called, of the United States Government

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2137) of Patrick Joseph Kearney that the salaries of members of the United States Coast Guard who are residents of the Commonwealth be paid by the Commonwealth during the so-called federal government shut-down. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures wages for Coast Guard members during federal shutdown, directly protecting income rights for workers in a labor context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 1, 2025

H 70: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for a Constitutional right to employable skills training

By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 70) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to a Constitutional right to employable skills training. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes constitutional right to skills training, directly advancing workforce development and worker employability under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1304: An Act promoting infant friendly workplaces

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1304) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to promote infant friendly workplaces by allowing guardians to bring infants aged six weeks to six months to the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enables parents to bring infants to work, supporting workforce participation and workplace standards for caregivers under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1348: An Act to enforce laws protecting worksite safety

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1348) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to enforce laws protecting worksite safety. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly enforces worksite safety laws, directly protecting workers' rights and improving workplace safety standards under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Workplace Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1328: An Act relating to privileged communication between individuals and their labor organizations

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1328) of Paul R. Feeney, John F. Keenan, Paul W. Mark and James B. Eldridge for legislation to require labor organizations to protect confidential communications when representing individuals. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires labor organizations to protect confidential worker communications, strengthening union representation rights and worker privacy under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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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.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides paid family and medical leave to educators, directly supporting teacher retention and well-being, a core aspect of education workforce stability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid family/medical leave for educators, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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