Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

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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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 1320: An Act to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1320) of Paul R. Feeney 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, expanding worker benefits per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1319: An Act relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1319) of Paul R. Feeney and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill addresses unemployment compensation benefits and labor dispute resolution, directly supporting worker financial security and rights in employment conflicts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1336: An Act relative to banning noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1336) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to ban noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBans noncompetition agreements, protecting worker mobility and rights under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2161: An Act ensuring fair and full employee compensation

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2161) of David Allen Robertson relative to ensuring fair and full employee compensation. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to ensure fair and full employee compensation, directly advancing wage protections and workers' rights under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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