LD1564 - Project Labor Agreements

(2019)

An Act To Authorize Project Labor Agreements for Public Works Projects

Sponsored by President Troy Jackson (D-Aroostook)

What is the bill?

This law would explicitly permit local governments and state agencies to require project labor agreements (PLAs) for public works projects if they are in the public’s interest. A PLA is a pre-hire, project wide negotiated agreement that establishes wages and work rules for all contractors and construction workers on a project. This business model is typically used for more complex, time sensitive projects to ensure they are done on time and on budget with the highest quality of work that pays living wages with benefits.

What happened?

Enacted into law (Passed by the Legislature, Signed by the Governor)

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