Massachusetts S1149 regulates collective bargaining for commonwealth employees, detailing arbitration processes and scope.

Massachusetts S1149 outlines procedures for resolving impasses in collective bargaining between the commonwealth and employee organizations. If an impasse persists for thirty days after a fact-finder's report, the board can select an arbitration panel or single arbitrator. The scope of arbitration is limited to wages, hours, and conditions of employment, excluding managerial policy matters. The arbitration panel or single arbitrator can remand disputes for further bargaining and must consider various factors in making decisions. The award is retroactive to the last contract's expiration.

Massachusetts S1149 regulates collective bargaining for commonwealth employees, detailing arbitration processes and scope.

Massachusetts S1149 outlines procedures for resolving impasses in collective bargaining between the commonwealth and employee organizations. If an impasse persists for thirty days after a fact-finder's report, the board can select an arbitration panel or single arbitrator. The scope of arbitration is limited to wages, hours, and conditions of employment, excluding managerial policy matters. The arbitration panel or single arbitrator can remand disputes for further bargaining and must consider various factors in making decisions. The award is retroactive to the last contract's expiration.