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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1371 194th (Current)

An Act establishing the Workforce Recovery Commission

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1371) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish the Workforce Recovery Commission. Labor and Workforce Development.

Bill Information

Presenter:
Bruce E. Tarr
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

establishes a Workforce Recovery Commission to focus on developing, retaining, and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce, particularly in response to shifts influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, demographic changes, technological advancements, and challenges related to housing, transportation, and workforce education and skills. The commission will be led by the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development and comprise 18 additional members appointed by the governor. These members will encompass a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including representatives from small to large employers, higher education institutions (such as community colleges), organized labor, human resources professionals, regional workforce investment boards, an economist, and a vocational school representative. The commission is required to convene at least three times annually, with the first meeting occurring within 90 days following the bill's enactment.

* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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