S.1343

Relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1343 amends collective bargaining rights for legislative employees.

Massachusetts S1343 amends the General Laws to expand collective bargaining rights for legislative employees. It modifies the definition of "legislative employees" to include all employees of the general court, except for those who are managerial or confidential. The bill also specifies exclusions for certain legislative personal employees and other legislative employees who are managerial or confidential. It further outlines appropriate bargaining units in the senate and house, allowing for exclusions based on managerial or confidential status.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor and Workforce Development Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 28, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

History

Apr 30

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday July 30, 2026

Feb 25

Senate

Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 3, 2026

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/28/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1