An Act establishing the Workforce Recovery Commission

This bill creates a new Workforce Recovery Commission in Massachusetts to address labor challenges arising from the pandemic and other economic shifts. The commission will be led by the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development and include 18 appointed members representing diverse groups such as small and large employers, labor unions, universities, and regional workforce boards. It is designed to develop strategies for workforce retention and support to ensure economic prosperity and equity across the state. The commission is required to meet at least three times annually, with its first meeting scheduled within 90 days of the bill's passage.