Massachusetts voters weigh ballot issues on union rights, wages and psychedelics

Voters in Massachusetts will decide on three statewide ballot questions on Election Day that could have a major impact on the state's labor laws, minimum wage, and access to psychedelic drugs.

Question 1 would amend the state constitution to guarantee collective bargaining rights to all public employees, including those who work for the state, cities, towns, and other government agencies.

Question 2 would raise the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2023.

Question 3 would legalize the possession, use, and sale of psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin and mescaline, for adults over the age of 21.

The three ballot questions have been the subject of intense debate in the lead-up to Election Day.

Supporters of Question 1 argue that it is necessary to protect the rights of public employees to bargain collectively for better wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Opponents of Question 1 argue that it would give public employee unions too much power and could lead to higher taxes.

Supporters of Question 2 argue that it is necessary to raise the minimum wage to help low-wage workers make ends meet.

Opponents of Question 2 argue that it would hurt businesses, particularly small businesses, by forcing them to pay higher wages.

Supporters of Question 3 argue that it would allow adults to use psychedelic drugs in a safe and legal setting, and that these drugs could have therapeutic benefits for people with mental health conditions.

Opponents of Question 3 argue that psychedelic drugs are dangerous and could lead to addiction and other health problems.

The outcome of the three ballot questions could have a major impact on the state's labor laws, minimum wage, and access to psychedelic drugs.

If Question 1 is approved, it would guarantee collective bargaining rights to all public employees in the state, which would give unions more power to negotiate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions.

If Question 2 is approved, it would raise the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2023, which would give low-wage workers a much-needed raise.

If Question 3 is approved, it would legalize the possession, use, and sale of psychedelic drugs for adults over the age of 21, which would make Massachusetts the first state in the country to legalize these drugs for recreational use.