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MA S1217

MA S1217
Uplifting families and securing the right to strike for certain public employees


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to uplift families and secure the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill aims to uplift families and secure the right to strike for certain public employees. It amends Chapter 150E of the Massachusetts General Laws, which governs public sector collective bargaining, by: (1) increasing the reasonable period for negotiating a collective bargaining agreement from "a reasonable period" to 6 months; (2) allowing mediation to last up to 6 months; (3) removing the requirement that an impasse must continue after the conclusion of mediation for a strike to be allowed; and (4) exempting public employees other than public safety employees from the prohibition on strikes, work stoppages, or withholding of services until after 6 months of negotiation.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2633 (on 02/12/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1217
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1217.pdf
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