Bill > H2767

This bill establishes a Collective Bargaining Resolution Commission to study and address issues arising from collective bargaining stalemates in the public sector. The commission will be composed of seven members, including representatives from the Governor's office, the House of Representatives, the Senate, teachers' unions (Massachusetts Teachers Association and American Federation of Teachers), public employers (appointed by the Massachusetts Municipal Association), and an independent expert in mediation and dispute resolution. A collective bargaining stalemate is defined as a situation where negotiations between a public employer (such as a government agency) and a recognized employee union have failed to reach an agreement after a reasonable period. The commission's primary purpose is to research and report to the Legislature on the effects of these stalemates, with a deadline to submit their findings by July 31, 2026. The bill will take effect 90 days after being passed and approved by the Governor, and aims to provide insights and potential solutions to resolve impasses in public sector labor negotiations.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2767