Bill > H2274

This bill amends Chapter 150E of the general laws, which governs public employee collective bargaining in Massachusetts, by changing who is considered the "employer" for certain state officials and their staff. Specifically, it removes the current designation of employees within the offices of the State Secretary, State Treasurer, State Auditor, and Attorney General from the definition of "employee" for collective bargaining purposes, and then adds a new provision stating that these constitutional officers themselves will be considered the "employer" of the employees under their respective jurisdictions. This change is significant because it clarifies the employer-employee relationship for collective bargaining, potentially impacting how these employees negotiate terms and conditions of employment.