PLA's - Myths vs. Facts
- MYTH: The a.b.c says Project Labor Agreements limit competition
- FACT: Project Labor Agreements are open to all contractors, union or non
- MYTH: The ABC says Project Labor Agreements increase cost
- FACT: Contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder
- MYTH: The ABC says that Project Labor Agreements discriminate against non-union contractors
- FACT: Non-union contractors have successfully bid projects with Project Labor Agreements
Don't be fooled by the Associated Builders and Contractors Assoc.
- PLA's guarantee PA workers on PA taxpayer funded projects
- PLA's eliminate undocumented workers on state funded projects
- PLA's guarantee projects are done on time and on budget
- PLA's guarantee minority and WMB participation
- PLA's guarantee health care benefits
- PLA's guarantee local workers on local projects
Stop sending our tax dollars out of state!!!!
Section 8(a) 3(b) (2) of the national labor relations act prohibits employers and unions from discriminating against employees based on their membership or non-membership in labor organizations
Project Labor Agreements mean:
- Better trained workers
- Jobs done right the first time, which is more cost effective
- A safer work environment which reduces lost time due to injury
- Reduced insurance premiums
- Reduced property damage
- Drug free work environment
- Criminal background checks
Project Labor Agreements guarantee:
A qualified local workforce, a reliable supply of talented and skilled local workers for the duration of the project.
If you have any questions or would like to review a sample project labor agreement please call: Pennsylvania State Building and Construction Trades Council @ 717-233-5726.