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MA S1311

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Eldridge

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Grants certain public employees the right to strike, engage in work stoppages, slowdowns, or withhold services after 6 months of collective bargaining negotiations
  • Public safety employees remain prohibited from striking under any circumstance
  • Replaces "a reasonable period" with a specific 6-month timeline for collective bargaining negotiations before impasse procedures begin
  • Caps mediation periods at 6 months maximum
  • Suspends strike prohibition provisions (Section 9A) once a petition for impasse determination is filed, except for public safety employee negotiations

Legislative Description

Uplifting families and securing the right to strike for certain public employees

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 3, 2026

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Workforce Development2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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