The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Mayor and Council (all Republicans) have recently introduced an ordinance to mandate project labor agreements be used on ALL public works projects over $5 million in town. Here's a recap of her points from the conversation: Of course, that doesn't on the surface make it corrupt, but it raises important questions. When I asked about the money, Samantha quickly reported that according to public reports, the politicians in question have received many contributions from the unions who would benefit. Here are some significant points she raised regarding why she and the organization oppose mandates like the one being pushed in Parsippany. We were joined by Samantha DeAlmeida who is president of the Associated Builders and Contractors in New Jersey. The challenge is that according to the Department of Labor, PLA projects cost as much as 33% more and lead to significant delays, as explained by my Tuesday morning guest. In Parsippany-Troy Hills, the Republican mayor and council are pushing a mandate for all public works projects over $5 million requiring them to fall under "Project Labor Agreements". That said when local politicians act as if the difference between non-union and union work is an issue of production, results, and safety, they're not being entirely honest. The DOL already has rules in place guaranteeing a prevailing wage regardless of union status. The rules and regulations on public projects in New Jersey undoubtedly go far beyond many other states as we remain the most regulated and taxed state in the nation.
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