An Act uplifting families and securing the right to strike for certain public 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 aims to support families and grant public employees in Massachusetts the right to strike. It seeks to improve the economic well-being of families and provide public sector workers with a tool to negotiate for better wages and working conditions. The legislation focuses on securing the right to strike for certain public employees, potentially addressing longstanding labor disputes.
Key provisions
- Grants the right to strike to certain public employees in Massachusetts.
- Aims to support families through unspecified provisions.
- Directs the Labor and Workforce Development committee to study the impact of public sector strikes.
- May include provisions related to collective bargaining.
- Addresses the right to strike for public employees.
- Focuses on improving the economic situation of families.
- Establishes a process for determining which public employees are eligible to strike.
Who is affected
- Public employees in Massachusetts
- Families in Massachusetts
- Labor unions
- The Labor and Workforce Development Committee
- Government agencies
Notable changes
- Establishes a legal right to strike for specific public employees.
- Potentially expands the scope of collective bargaining for public sector workers.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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