Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

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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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 4068: An Act relative to protecting health insurance coverage

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4068) of Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to address health insurance coverage by implementing a fair share employer contribution. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to protect health insurance coverage via fair employer contributions, directly advancing coverage protections per healthcare support indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates fair employer health insurance contributions, protecting workers' access to coverage and expanding benefits under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 2183: An Act to ban captive audience meetings

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2183) of Erika Uyterhoeven, Jason M. Lewis and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to ban captive audience and employer sponsored meetings. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBans captive audience meetings that pressure workers on unionization, directly protecting workers' rights and collective bargaining under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 1378: An Act relative to employee leave of absence to appear in probate and family court

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1378) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to employee leave of absence to appear in probate and family court. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides employee leave for probate/family court appearances, protecting job security during legal matters per Labor Committee focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 1294: An Act relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1294) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides employment protections for victims of abusive behavior, directly advancing worker safety and rights under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 1312: An Act ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the commonwealth

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1312) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates workplace protections for domestic violence victims, directly advancing workers' safety rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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