H2185
An Act to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase wages and benefits for employees working at Massachusetts public colleges and universities. It seeks to establish a minimum wage and improve overall compensation packages for these workers. The legislation intends to address concerns about low pay and inadequate benefits within the higher education sector. Supporters argue that fair wages will attract and retain qualified staff, ultimately benefiting students and the institutions themselves.
Key provisions
- Establishes a minimum wage for employees of public institutions of higher education.
- Requires institutions to provide a cost-of-living adjustment to employee wages.
- Expands benefits packages offered to employees.
- Directs the Department of Higher Education to study and report on the impact of these changes.
Who is affected
- Employees of public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- Students at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Andres X. Vargas
Christopher Richard Flanagan
Danillo A. Sena
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Bill H.2185 194th (Current)
An Act to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2185) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to wages and benefits for employees of public institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Presenter: Andres X. Vargas
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2185
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
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