Bill > S1862

This bill amends Section 12 of Chapter 32B of the Massachusetts General Laws to require that when a governmental agency enters into a trust or joint purchase agreement, the board and steering committee must include labor representatives. Specifically, at least 25% of the committee members must be elected from a list of representatives nominated by collective bargaining units, and one member must be a retiree appointed by the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association of Massachusetts. These labor and retiree representatives will be full voting members of the committee. The bill aims to ensure worker representation in decision-making processes related to joint purchasing groups, giving employees a more direct role in committees that may affect their working conditions or benefits. By mandating a significant proportion of labor representatives, the legislation seeks to provide workers with a meaningful voice in these collaborative governmental purchasing arrangements.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1862