H 2858
An Act relative to the employee rights of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to strengthen the collective bargaining rights of employees at the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). It aims to ensure employees have the opportunity to negotiate terms of employment, including assignments and promotions, through collective bargaining agreements. The bill’s purpose is to improve employee protections and potentially foster better working conditions at the MWRA.
Key provisions
- Allows for collective bargaining between the MWRA and its employees.
- Addresses employment, assignment, and promotion rights.
- Supports employee negotiation of terms of employment.
- Focuses specifically on the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
- Facilitates the creation of collective bargaining agreements.
- Aims to improve employee protections.
- Ensures employees have a voice in workplace decisions.
- Promotes fair labor practices.
Who is affected
- Employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
- The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Notable changes
- Establishes a framework for collective bargaining at the MWRA.
- Provides employees with increased negotiation power regarding their work terms.
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Primary sponsor
Ryan M. Hamilton
Cosponsor
Ryan M. Hamilton
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Bill H.2858 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the employee rights of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2858) of Ryan M. Hamilton relative to collective bargaining of employment, assignment and promotion for employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Public Service.
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Presenter: Ryan M. Hamilton
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2858
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) |
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