Posted by Tina
Obama executive order favors union labor, by Sam Hananel
** Washington – President Barack Obama on Friday issued an executive order backing the use of union labor for large-scale federal construction projects. The order encourages federal agencies to have construction contractors and subcontractors enter project labor agreements. Those agreements require contractors to negotiate with union officials, recognize union wages and benefits and generally abide by collective-bargaining agreements. *** “Project labor agreements are a win-win for everyone involved,” said James Hoffa, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. “Contractors get highly trained, skilled labor with fixed costs, and workers are fairly compensated with their rights and safety protected.” **
Everyone” involved? Sorry Mr. Big Bucks, Big Union Hoffa but youre full of beans. Im one of the everyone paying the bills and I think it will cost me big time. I will get BIG infrastructure at twice the price (or more). Good training does not depend on membership in a union. Safety does not depend on union membership. Good work does not depend union workers.
What the president has done is limit the number of contractors who will bid these jobs and cause the price tag to skyrocket. We will get less infrastructure per dollar spent. Nice going junior achievement!