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Take Closer Look at Labor Agreements
Since taking office, Cuomo’s taken aggressive steps to appease his union donors by using project labor agreements to award contracts. Such agreements are pre-hire ones with labor organizations requiring that the workforce come from the local hiring hall. Using project labor agreements virtually eliminates competition for the unions, ensuring their contractors win the work.
Read MoreAUDIO: The Capitol Pressroom Talks With Brian Sampson
A bill that would require prevailing wage on private projects receiving public funds has raised the ire of a number of organizations. Brian Sampson, President of the Associated Builders and Contractors Empire State Chapter, weighed in on the bill.
Read MoreConstruction Citizen: ABC Members and NCC Competitors Inspired By Opening Presentations At ABC Convention 2018
The Opening General Session of the ABC Convention 2018 in Long Beach, California began this year with an explosion of sound and excitement.
Read MoreThe Business Council: State Business Leaders Join Together To Advocate For Prevailing Wage Reforms
A coalition of the state’s leading business and industry groups today announced their commitment to advocating for reforms to New York’s prevailing wage law.
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