Labor & Employment (Public Employees)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1487: An Act streamlining state employee collective bargaining

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1364) of Pavel M. Payano, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to streamline state employee collective bargaining. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly streamlines state employee collective bargaining, directly supporting workers' right to organize and negotiate under Labor & Employment policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees Workforce Development

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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 1958: An Act relative to the employee rights of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1801) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to the employee rights of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly addresses 'employee rights' for MWRA employees, directly protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2174: An Act relative to fairness for municipal employees

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2174) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to salaries and wages for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly addresses municipal employee salaries/wages under Labor & Workforce Development, advancing fair compensation standards for workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1364: An Act streamlining state employee collective bargaining

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1364) of Pavel M. Payano, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to streamline state employee collective bargaining. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly streamlines state employee collective bargaining, directly supporting workers' rights to organize and negotiate under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees Workforce Development

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 909: An Act to protect the collective bargaining rights of certain administrative employees

SD 909 amends state labor law to protect collective bargaining rights for administrative employees in management roles below the M-VI level within the state government. The bill prevents these workers from being automatically excluded from union representation unless the Department of Labor Relations determines their duties meet the managerial test or an agreement exists with their bargaining unit for similar work. This change ensures these employees can participate in collective bargaining without arbitrary barriers, strengthening their ability to negotiate wages and working conditions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects collective bargaining rights for administrative employees by preventing automatic exclusion from union representation, aligning with 'supports collective bargaining' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2749: An Act relative to MWRA employees

This bill (HD 2749) requires the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) to comply with Chapter 296 of the 1993 Acts of Massachusetts, which governs public employee labor relations. It directly affects MWRA employees by subjecting them to the existing provisions of this law, such as collective bargaining procedures and labor dispute resolution. The bill is procedural, extending current labor regulations to MWRA staff without creating new policy or altering employee benefits.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends collective bargaining procedures to MWRA employees under existing Chapter 296 labor relations law, supporting worker rights to organize and negotiate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2698: An Act streamlining state employee collective bargaining

HD 2698 streamlines how state employee collective bargaining agreements take effect. It requires salary adjustments and economic benefits proposed by the governor to become effective 30 days after submission unless the legislature rejects them. The bill mandates that existing reserve funds - set aside specifically for such costs - must cover these expenses for agreements implemented under this law. This directly affects state employees covered by collective bargaining agreements by ensuring faster implementation of agreed-upon compensation changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill uses existing reserve funds to cover state employee bargaining costs, avoiding new appropriations and promoting fiscal responsibility without increasing taxes or defunding programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill streamlines state employee collective bargaining by mandating 30-day implementation window for governor's proposals and using reserve funds, directly supporting collective bargaining rights and effective wage agreements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1331: An Act relative to collective bargaining rights of Massachusetts employees

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1331) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Michael D. Brady for legislation to support collective bargaining rights for Massachusetts employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly supports collective bargaining rights for Massachusetts employees, a core labor right advancing worker representation and collective negotiation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 2093: An Act relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees

By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2093) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to allowing legislative employees to unionize. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly enables legislative employees to unionize, directly supporting collective bargaining rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees Workforce Development

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