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H 2076

An Act to provide collective bargaining rights to employees of the mosquito control projects and mosquito control districts

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tackey Chan

Grants collective bargaining rights to mosquito control project and district employees, enabling union organization and wage/benefit negotiations in Massachusetts.

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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Bill Summary · H 2076

Legislative bill overview

H 2076 would extend collective bargaining rights to employees working in mosquito control projects and districts in Massachusetts. Currently, these workers lack the legal protections and negotiating power that unionization provides to many other public sector employees. The bill aims to allow these workers to organize and negotiate wages, benefits, and working conditions as a group.

Why is this important

Mosquito control is essential public health work, particularly given disease vectors like West Nile Virus and dengue fever. Extending bargaining rights could affect operational costs for municipalities and districts, while potentially improving recruitment and retention of workers in a physically demanding job often involving pesticide exposure. The outcome will influence both taxpayer costs and worker compensation in this specialized field.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Municipalities and districts may face increased labor costs through wage and benefit negotiations, potentially raising taxpayer expenses
  • Operational flexibility: Collective bargaining agreements could constrain scheduling decisions during peak mosquito seasons when rapid response is critical
  • Public health coordination: Union contracts might complicate emergency response protocols or inter-district cooperation during disease outbreaks

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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