Defines the term "construction projects" to mean the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or improvement of any school building where a district receives any apportionment for debt service or building aid and the school building is sited within the Long Island region; provides that each contract involving the award of a construction project shall require the use of a project labor agreement for all contractors and subcontractors on such project.
Impact
The impact of Bill A00756 on state law is notable as it introduces stringent regulations regarding how school districts must approach construction projects. By enforcing the use of project labor agreements, the bill is positioned to foster a collaborative environment among various contractors and subcontractors on school projects, potentially leading to improved labor relations and project efficiency. Furthermore, this requirement aligns with broader labor standards aimed at safeguarding workers' rights and ensuring fair wages on public projects.
Summary
Bill A00756 aims to amend New York's Education Law by defining 'construction projects' specifically as the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or improvement of school buildings in the Long Island region. The bill mandates that any construction contract that qualifies as a construction project must utilize a project labor agreement, ensuring that all contractors and subcontractors involved adhere to this requirement. This legislative move appears to target significant financial allocations for school infrastructure development, particularly for projects exceeding one million dollars.
Contention
Discussion surrounding Bill A00756 may include debates on the necessity and implications of project labor agreements. Proponents argue that such agreements result in smoother project execution, reduce the risks of strikes and delays, and ensure quality workmanship. On the other hand, critics may contend that mandating such agreements could limit the pool of contractors willing to bid on projects, possibly resulting in higher costs for school districts. The balance between ensuring fair labor practices and maintaining competitive bidding will likely be a point of contention as the bill progresses.
Same As
Defines the term "construction projects" to mean the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or improvement of any school building where a district receives any apportionment for debt service or building aid and the school building is sited within the Long Island region; provides that each contract involving the award of a construction project shall require the use of a project labor agreement for all contractors and subcontractors on such project.
Relates to the computation of building aid for the construction, reconstruction or modernizing of certain projects by the Binghamton city school district.
Relates to the computation of building aid for the construction, reconstruction or modernizing of certain projects by the Binghamton City school district.
Relates to requiring the use of project labor agreements for large scale construction projects under the state university construction fund; provides an exception to such requirement may be granted; provides that the fund may require every contractor become party to a project labor agreement.
Relates to requiring the use of project labor agreements for large scale construction projects under the state university construction fund; provides an exception to such requirement may be granted; provides that the fund may require every contractor become party to a project labor agreement.
Relates to requiring the use of project labor agreements for large scale construction projects under the state university construction fund; provides an exception to such requirement may be granted; provides that the fund may require every contractor become party to a project labor agreement.
Relates to requiring the use of project labor agreements for large scale construction projects under the state university construction fund; provides exceptions to such requirement; provides that the fund may require every contractor become party to a project labor agreement.
Relates to the computation of building aid for the construction, reconstruction or modernizing of no more than one project by the Boquet Valley Central school district.
Relates to additional apportionment of building aid for certain projects; defines an eligible school construction project as one that is entirely funded from capital outlays and has a total project cost of two hundred fifty thousand dollars or less.
Relates to additional apportionment of building aid for certain projects; defines an eligible school construction project as one that is entirely funded from capital outlays and has a total project cost of two hundred fifty thousand dollars or less.
Enacts the "regional labor protection act" requiring the use of qualified local labor by contractors awarded projects in the construction of public works providing for the expenditure of state public money when the unemployment rate for construction workers is six percent or higher for three consecutive months.