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State scientists, aerial foresters and corrections construction coordinators seek Group 2 retirement status
Summary
MOSES and affected employees told the Joint Committee that forensic scientists, DCR aerial foresters and Department of Correction construction coordinators face hazardous conditions that warrant Group 2 retirement classification; bills filed include House bills 2979, 2972 and 2881 and Senate bills 1853 and 1843.
Representatives of MOSES (Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers and Scientists) urged the Joint Committee on Public Service to transfer three job classifications from Group 1 (clerical/administrative) into Group 2, arguing the positions involve heightened physical danger and specialized responsibilities.
Joe Durant, appearing for MOSES with colleagues from several state agencies, said the proposals cover forensic scientists at the state police crime lab (House Bill 2979/Senate Bill 1853), aerial foresters at the Department of Conservation and Recreation (House Bill…
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