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Massachusetts has substantial labor relations laws. While similar to the federal law, there are some additional provisions, including coverage of certain private sector employees over whom the National Labor Relations Board has declined jurisdiction, and employees of certain public authorities.
Among other things, Massachusetts labor relations laws contain the following provisions:
Massachusetts labor relations law is not applicable to any unfair labor practice involving employees who are subject to and protected by the Federal Railway Labor Act, or to any unfair labor practice governed exclusively by the national labor relations act or other federal statute or regulations, unless the federal agency declines to assert jurisdiction or concedes jurisdiction to Massachusetts.
Right to work
The state has no right to work law.
Contacts
National Labor Relations Board (Region 1)
Regulations
Employer-Employee relations
General Laws of Massachusetts, Title II, Chapter 23, Sections 3 and 9O through 9R
Outside influences in labor disputes
General Laws of Massachusetts, Title XX, Chapter 147, Sections 27 and 30
Labor organizations
General Laws of Massachusetts, Title XXI, Chapter 149, Sections 2, 19, 20, 20A through 20E, 22 through 24, 179C and 180, 181, 183, 184
Labor relations
General Laws of Massachusetts, Title XXI, Chapter 150A, Section 1 et seq., Labor Relations
Settlement of disputes
General Laws of Massachusetts, Title XXI, 150B, Section 1 et seq., Peaceful Settlement Of Industrial Disputes Dangerous To Public Health And Safety.
Collective bargaining/ arbitration
General Laws of Massachusetts, Title XXI, Chapter 150C, Section 1 et seq., Collective Bargaining Agreements to Arbitrate
Public employees
General Laws of Massachusetts, Title XXI, Chapter 150E, Section 1 et seq., Labor Relations: Public Employees