Bill > S1224

This bill establishes collective bargaining rights for Transportation Network Company (TNC) drivers in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. It exempts TNCs and their drivers from federal antitrust laws, allowing them to collectively negotiate certain terms and conditions of work, such as occupational accident coverage, anti-discrimination rights, benefits, and minimum wage regulations. 2. It outlines a process for TNC drivers to designate an "exclusive driver representative" to negotiate on their behalf, including requirements for the representative and the company to provide driver contact information and for the state to certify the representative. 3. It establishes an "industry council" composed of TNCs and their exclusive driver representatives to negotiate and reach written recommendations on the terms and conditions of work. 4. If the industry council fails to reach an agreement, the parties can submit to binding interest arbitration, with the state reviewing the arbitrator's recommendations for compliance. 5. The state's executive office has an ongoing supervisory role to ensure the implementation of the negotiated terms and conditions promotes public policy goals. 6. The bill prohibits TNCs from interfering with drivers' exercise of their rights under the law and provides for enforcement and penalties for violations.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1224