Labor & Employment (Public Employees)

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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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 26, 2025

S 1850: An Act clarifying constitutional officer employers for collective bargaining purposes

This bill clarifies that constitutional officers (such as the Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State) are the direct employers for collective bargaining purposes for employees under their jurisdiction. It directly affects state employees working for these elected officials' offices by designating the officers themselves - not other state entities - as the bargaining employers. The key provision resolves ambiguity about employer status, requiring unions to negotiate directly with the constitutional officer's office rather than a broader state agency. This change streamlines collective bargaining processes for these specific state employees.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies constitutional officers as direct bargaining employers, strengthening union negotiations for state employees under their jurisdiction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees

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