Obama signs 4th pro-union regulation

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Obama signs 4th pro-union regulation
Projects must aid Big Labor
Stephen Dinan (Contact)
Saturday, February 7, 2009


President Obama on Friday quietly signed an executive order pushing federal construction projects to favor union workers, undoing yet another Bush administration labor rule and generating criticism of political "payback."

The order - a substantial boost to unions - says government contractors should favorably consider "project labor agreements," which carve out jobs for union workers. It overturns President Bush's 2001 order banning PLAs, which had overturned a Clinton order, which had overturned an order from President George H.W. Bush.

Unions said the agreements ensure certainty in both costs and timelines, making them worthwhile for government spending.

"PLAs help build America by ensuring that projects are completed on time and under budget, while turning jobs into careers with good pay, benefits and skills training that open doors to new opportunities for workers and contractors alike," said Terry O'Sullivan, president of Laborers' International Union of North America.

Mr. Obama's order encourages government agencies to use PLAs on projects costing at least $25 million, but unions said it also directs his administration to report back to him on whether he should go further and require PLAs for federal contracts.

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http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/feb/07/obama-signs-4th-pro-union-regulation/

[midnight]

1. No wonder President Obama is finding it hard to get republicans

to help him put americnas to work. Obama means business for the working people, and not business as usual.

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2. Recommended

[madrchsod]

3. we have those "guarantees" in northern illinois

with labor unions and construction companies. it`s been in effect for years.