In Massachusetts, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Massachusetts labor laws equalize the bargaining power between employer and employees in order to maintain a balance and satisfying environment for society.
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 Union affiliation of employed wage and s |
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Beginning in January 2003, data reflect revised population controls used in the household survey. Data refer to the sole or principal job of full- and part-time workers exluded are all self-employed workers regardless of whether in Massachusetts
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| Total Employed 2003. |
2,925 |
| Total Members of unions |
416 |
| Percent of Employed |
14.2 |
| Total Employed Represented by Unions |
454 |
| Persent Total Employed 2004 |
15.5 |
| Total Employed 2004. |
2,920 |
| Total Members of unions |
393 |
| Percent of Employed |
13.5 |
| Total Employed Represented by Unions |
430 |
| Persent of Total Employed 2004 |
14.7 |
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Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Labor laws in Massachusetts primarily regulate the relationship between employers and unions and grant employees the rights to engage in certain activities, such as strikes, to have their demands fulfilled. Massachusetts workers rely on labor laws to rectify unfair employment practices. Our Massachusetts labor law lawyers have dealt with various cases protecting each worker's and employer’s rights in order to maintain a fair relationship between both parties.
Our Massachusetts labor law lawyers specialize in all aspects of labor law and possess solid knowledge concerning:
- Arbitration / grievances / mediation
- Business immigration
- Collective bargaining
- Discrimination law
- Employment agreements
- Employment class action defense
- Employment counseling
- Employment litigation
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Labor relations
- Occupational safety & health
- OFCCP
- Strike support
- Supervisor training
- Workplace security
- Wrongful discharge
Maintaining an equal and fair employee/employer relationship should be in everybody’s interest. If you have any questions, or if you are concerned that one of your rights as a Massachusetts worker or employer has been violated, contact one of our Massachusetts labor law lawyers immediately.
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Labor Dept. Expands Overtime Laws
AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 4:09, 4/20/2004
The Bush administration releases new rules governing which employees have the right to receive overtime pay. While not as far-reaching as some lawmakers had desired, the central revision raises the threshold for overtime from workers earning $65,000 to those making $100,000.
Source: NPR
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