2009-2010 Legislative Agenda

 

Massachusetts AFL-CIO 2009-2010 Legislative Agenda
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Robert J. Haynes, President

2009-2010: Safety and Security for Working Families
 
To replace toxic chemicals in products and in the workplace where safer alternatives are economically feasible. Lead Sponsors: Senator Steven Tolman and Representative Jay Kaufman
(SB442/HB757) - EXTENSION ORDER UNTIL JUNE 15, 2010
Omnibus bill to improve and strengthen the Unemployment Insurance system in Massachusetts.
Lead Sponsors: Senator Thomas McGee and Representative Martin Walsh
(SB698/HB1867) - PROVISIONS IN GOVERNOR'S BILL, EXTENSION ORDER
An Act Establishing Paid Sick Days for workers who do not presently have them.
Lead Sponsors: Senator Patricia Jehlen and Representative Kay Khan
(SB688/HB1815) - REPORTED FAVORABLY TO HEALTH CARE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Requires companies that close plants in Massachusetts to compensate employees.
Lead Sponsor: Senator Marc Pacheco
(SB201) - AWAITING JOINT RULE 10
Regulates the Commonwealth’s contracting with companies, prohibiting outsourcing to companies outside the United States. Lead Sponsor: Senator Jack Hart
(SB1420) - AWAITING JOINT RULE 10
Requires contractors to hire its workforce from existing worker pool when state services are privatized.
Lead Sponsor: Senator Marc Pacheco
(SB62) - AWAITING JOINT RULE 10
Provides a private right of action to hold employers accountable for not providing workers’ compensation payments to their employees. Lead Sponsors: Senator Jack Hart and Representative Martin Walsh
(SB682/HB1870) - REPORTED FAVORABLY TO SENATE WAYS AND MEANS
Seeks to create jobs and generate revenues by establishing and regulating destination resort-style entertainment and casino facilities in the Commonwealth. Lead Sponsors: Representative Brian Wallace, Representative Martin Walsh, Senator Joan Menard and Senator Michael Morrissey
(HB4068) - AWAITING RELEASE OF SPEAKER'S BILL
Mandates that police officer details be present at all utility projects to ensure the safety and protection of workers and the public on all gas, electric, cable, telecommunications, and other public utility projects.
Lead Sponsors: Senator James Timilty and Representative Joseph Driscoll
(SB1537/HB3067) - REPORTED FAVORABLY TO HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS
Provides temporary workers with basic information about the job they are being hired for to ensure their safety. Lead Sponsors: Senator Jack Hart and Representative Linda Dorcena Forry
(SB680/HB1797) - REPORTED FAVORABLY TO BOTH HOUSE AND SENATE, AWAITING COMMITTEE

 

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