In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing for a new initiative to honor the frontline heroes who kept the state running during its darkest days.
A proposed bill could offer a special retirement credit to essential workers, acknowledging their sacrifices and risks during the extended state of emergency. Introduced by State Senator Nick Collins, a Democrat from South Boston, the legislation—known as S.1802—seeks to provide what’s being called a “COVID-19 essential employee retirement credit bonus.”
This measure comes as a form of gratitude for those who couldn’t stay home when the virus was at its peak, potentially enhancing their future retirement benefits…