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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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)
Becca Rausch (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Robyn Kennedy (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Pavel Payano (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2633 (on 02/12/2024)
Official Document
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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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