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NY POST: Labor war with Hudson Yards developer could be a good thing
The Building and Construction Trades Council is stepping up its war against the developer at Hudson Yards, Related Cos. — and the shakeout could spell good news for New Yorkers.
Read MoreTake 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 MoreNew York Post: How Union Construction Privileges Bleed Taxpayers Dry
At a recent campaign rally, Gov. Andrew Cuomo renewed his promise to New York City construction-union bosses and members, who just so happen to be among his biggest backers: “There will never be a state project that isn’t built with union labor” while he’s governor.
Read MoreSyracuse: City’s Bid Requirements “Unrealistic,” Leave Syracuse Kids Behind (Your Letters)
Student-athletes at Fowler High School have spent nearly a decade without a home athletic field. This is largely due to excessive, unnecessary and frankly unfair regulation.
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 Buffalo News: Another Voice: Revision To Apprenticeship Law Hurts Taxpayers
In late April, the Erie County Legislature, in a vote along party lines, passed Local Law 4-1 to close what they deemed to be a “loophole” in their apprenticeship law. Unfortunately, for the residents in Erie County, the ill-informed and misguided members of the Democratic majority chose to dramatically increase the cost of public construction at a time when financial resources for infrastructure are scarce.
Read MoreThe Buffalo News: Plan To Tighten County Apprenticeship Rules Draws Concern
What appears to be a minor change in an existing law has drawn concerns from business groups who think it would exclude many non-union contractors from county work.
Read MorePrevailing Wage Driving Up MTA Costs
The study looked at three different megaprojects to determine what factors are causing high construction costs. The RPA concludes that labor costs are the most divisive cost driver. The RPA cites a Turner and Townsend study, that found New York construction labor costs to be the highest in the world, reaching almost $100 per hour. These labor costs are directly attributed to New York’s Prevailing Wage Law.
Read MoreLong Island Business News: Court Puts Brakes On Oyster Bay’s Apprenticeship Law
A federal court judge issued a preliminary injunction against the Town of Oyster Bay’s apprenticeship law, paving the way for non-union contractors to once again work on large construction projects in the town.
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