Maura Healey, project and labor agreements

Healey adds project labor agreement to big construction projects
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey issued an executive order requiring state agencies to consider project labor agreements for public construction projects exceeding $35 million. Project labor agreements often mandate unionized labor, a move supported by unions but opposed by some contractors who argue it stifles competition.
Gov. Healey to sign order requiring state agencies to consider labor agreements on projects over $35M
Gov. Maura Healey plans to sign an executive order Tuesday that would require executive branch agencies to review public construction projects with an estimated cost of over $35 million to determine if a project labor agreement is “in the best interest” of the project.
Mass. Gov. Healey signs order giving preference to unions on big-money public works projects
The executive order on project labor agreements that Gov. Maura Healey signed Tuesday will "promote good job opportunities for workers of all backgrounds."
Governor Healey signs order supporting Massachusetts construction projects at MBTU event in Springfield
Governor Healey came to MGM Springfield to address the 106th annual convention of the Massachusetts Building Trades Unions (MBTU).
Mass. Governor signs order promoting union labor for public construction projects
The move, which puts the state in line with policies set in a sweeping economic development bill Healey signed into law last year, is a boon to the state’s powerful unions.
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Gov. Maura Healey visits Springfield to promote savings for families
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State bracing for cut of federal funds
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Healey announces $50 credit on electric bills, other energy affordability initiatives
Healey's plan includes short, medium and long-term proposals to bring down energy bills in the state, including expanded ...