Amends unemployment compensation rules for labor disputes in Massachusetts.

The bill amends Massachusetts' unemployment compensation rules for labor disputes. It ensures that workers do not lose benefits if they become unemployed during collective bargaining negotiations or if they are not recalled to work within a week after a labor dispute ends. It also clarifies that certain actions, like paying union dues, do not disqualify workers from benefits. The bill further specifies conditions under which employers can implement lockouts and how they affect unemployment benefits.

Amends unemployment compensation rules for labor disputes in Massachusetts.

The bill amends Massachusetts' unemployment compensation rules for labor disputes. It ensures that workers do not lose benefits if they become unemployed during collective bargaining negotiations or if they are not recalled to work within a week after a labor dispute ends. It also clarifies that certain actions, like paying union dues, do not disqualify workers from benefits. The bill further specifies conditions under which employers can implement lockouts and how they affect unemployment benefits.