2007-2008 Testimonies

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Testimony Before the Joint Standing Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets

On 6.4.08, Massachusetts AFL-CIO President, Robert Haynes, testified in favor of the accelerated bridge repair proposal to invest in the Commonwealth.

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Testimony Before Joint Standing Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

On 4.10.08, Massachusetts AFL-CIO President, Robert J. Haynes, testified before the Joint Standing Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight in support of divestment from Iran.

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Testimony Before Joint Standing Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technology

On 3.18.08, Massachusetts AFL-CIO President, Robert J. Haynes, testified before the Joint Standing Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technology in support of expanded gaming in the Commonwealth in the form of Governor Patrick's destination resort casino proposal.

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Testimony Before Joint Standing Committee on Revenue Regarding Income Tax

On 3.12.08, Robert J. Haynes, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO submitted written testimony to the Joint Standing Committee on Revenue in opposition to repealing the Commonwealth's Personal Income Tax.

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Testimony Before Joint Standing Committee on Revenue

On 3.5.08, President Robert Haynes of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO provided written testimony to the Joint Standing Committee on Revenue to address fairness in corporate taxes.

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Testimony Before Joint House and Senate Ways and Means Committee

On 02.28.08, The Massachusetts AFL-CIO provided written testimony before the Joint House and Senate Ways and Means Committee on behalf of Governor Patrick's proposal to fund the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund to make job training a fundamental part of the Commonwealth's economic development strategy.

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Testimony Before Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Workforce Development

On 2.13.08 the Massachusetts AFL-CIO testified before the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Workforce Development on behalf of several pieces of legislation with regards to safety and fairness in the workplace.

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Testimony Before Joint Standing Committee on Public Service

On 11.16.07 the Massachusetts AFL-CIO testified before the Joint Standing Committee on Public Service in support of binding arbitration for the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association.

Don Siegel's Testimony Before the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Workforce Development

On 11.6.07 Don Siegel testified in support of House Bill 1848, the Worker Privacy Protection Act before the Joint Standing Committe on Labor and Workforce Development.

State Senator Galluccio Testimony Before the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Workforce Development

On 11.7.07 State Senator Anthony Galluccio testified in support of the Paid Sick Days and Worker Privacy Protection Acts before the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.