An Act relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to grant collective bargaining rights to employees working within the Massachusetts legislature. Currently, these employees do not have the ability to negotiate terms and conditions of employment through unions. The legislation would establish a framework for these employees to collectively bargain with their employers. This would allow them to advocate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions.
Key provisions
- Establishes collective bargaining rights for legislative employees.
- Allows legislative employees to form and join unions.
- Defines the process for collective bargaining negotiations.
- Specifies the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees during the bargaining process.
- Creates a mechanism for resolving disputes that may arise during negotiations.
Who is affected
- Legislative employees in Massachusetts
- Union representatives
- The Massachusetts legislature
Notable changes
- Currently, legislative employees lack collective bargaining rights.
- This bill would create a new legal framework for these negotiations.
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Sponsors
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18 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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