"Our View: Lawmakers must act quickly to help economy, businesses"

“The dawn of the new year brought a some good news for Massachusetts workers, with another increase in the minimum wage and, more importantly, the implementation of guaranteed paid family and medical leave.

The changes, negotiated as part of the so-called "grand bargain" in 2018, will certainly bring at least a modest boost to the fortunes of workers across the state struggling with the financial and health challenges brought on by relentless coronavirus pandemic.”