Last week, Congressman Sullivan (R-Okla.) introduced legislation (H.R. 983) that seeks to ensure that federal contracts are awarded through open competition. The Government Neutrality in Contracting Act would prohibit the use of government mandated project labor agreements.
This legislation mirrors the Senate bill, S.90, which was introduced by Senator Vitter (R-La.).
AGC does not support government-mandated labor agreements (GMLAs) and believes they effectively compel both union and open shop contractors to alter their hiring practices, work rules, job assignments and benefits in order to compete or perform work on publicly-funded projects. This not only constitutes inappropriate government interference with private labor relations, but it amounts to an unfair government preference that can significantly impact the cost of public works.
AGC sent a letter to the House in support of Congressman Sullivan's bill. Please visit the AGC Legislative Action Center to send a letter in support of The Government Neutrality in Contracting Act.
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