Bill > S1371

This bill establishes the Workforce Recovery Commission, a new governmental body designed to address workforce challenges in the commonwealth (state) in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and other evolving economic factors. The commission will be chaired by the secretary of labor and workforce development and will consist of 19 total members (18 appointed by the governor) representing a diverse range of stakeholders, including employers of different sizes, higher education institutions (including community colleges and vocational schools), organized labor, human resources professionals, regional workforce investment boards, and an economist. The commission's primary purpose is to develop strategies for supporting and maintaining a robust, inclusive, and adaptable workforce that can meet the changing economic needs of the state, taking into account shifts in demographics, technology, housing, transportation, and skills requirements. The commission is required to meet at least three times per year, with its first meeting scheduled within 90 days of the act's passage, and will focus on facilitating workforce development, retention, and support to ensure continued economic prosperity and equity.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1371