Patrick, legislative leaders reach municipal health care deal

Governor Patrick resolved a contentious labor issue with Beacon Hill legislative leaders that had been holding up the state budget. He now plans to sign the annual spending plan on Monday, according to a statement released on Friday.  The governor’s statement endorses a plan that makes changes to collective bargaining rights for teachers and other municipal workers.

“Since the Legislature’s vote on the final budget, municipal officials and labor leaders have agreed to a few improvements to strengthen the bill,” Patrick said, without detailing those changes". [Full Article: Boston Globe]