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S 1372

Tax Cut for Workers Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Angela Alsobrooks and 40 co-sponsors

Bill S 1372 restructures Massachusetts' Employment Relations Board to ensure balanced representation, enhancing labor relations oversight for workers and management.

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Bill Summary · S 1372

Summary of Bill S 1372: An Act Relative to the Structure of the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board

Bill Information:
- Bill Number: S 1372
- Introduced: February 27, 2025
- Status: Hearing scheduled for November 20, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in B-1
- Presented By: Bruce E. Tarr
- Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

Bill S 1372 aims to revise the structure of the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board (Board) in Massachusetts. The intent is to ensure a balanced representation of interests within the Board, which oversees labor relations and disputes between employers and employees.

Key Provisions

The bill proposes the following significant changes to the existing structure of the Board:

  1. Composition of the Board:

    • The Board will consist of three members:
      • One member representing organized labor, chosen from a list of three candidates provided by the president of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO.
      • One member representing municipal management, chosen from a list of three candidates provided by the Massachusetts Municipal Association.
      • One neutral member.

  2. Appointment and Terms:

    • Members will be appointed by the Governor for a term of five years.
    • Terms will be staggered to ensure that one member's term expires every two years.
    • No more than two members can belong to the same political party.

  3. Independence of the Board:

    • The Board will operate independently and will not be subject to the jurisdiction of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, except for compliance with reasonable information-sharing requests that do not interfere with its functions.

  4. Removal of Members:

    • Members may be removed by the Governor for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, but not for other reasons.

Affected Parties

The bill will impact:
- Labor Organizations: The inclusion of a labor representative aims to ensure that the interests of workers are adequately represented.
- Municipal Management: The appointment of a municipal management representative will allow for a balanced perspective on labor relations from the management side.
- The Governor's Office: The Governor will have the authority to appoint members and remove them under specified conditions.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was referred to the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development on the same day it was introduced.
  • A hearing is scheduled for November 20, 2025, which will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the bill's provisions and implications.

Conclusion

Bill S 1372 seeks to create a more balanced and independent Commonwealth Employment Relations Board by restructuring its membership and appointment process. This change is intended to enhance the Board's effectiveness in managing labor relations in Massachusetts.

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

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