Project Labor Agreements (PLA’s) are government-sponsored kickbacks to Big Labor bosses that drive up the cost of publicly-funded construction projects by as much as 25% to the taxpayers. PLA’s limit competitive bidding for project work to construction companies that have…
With California on the brink of bankruptcy, you would think that elected officials would be looking to save taxpayers money rather than paying more than they have to for the cost of construction. You would be wrong.
As government unions grow more powerful than private sector unions, in part because of their ability to force workers into unions through a “card check” process, the drain on taxpayers continues to grow. California is a shining example.
You can’t help but wonder if Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) reads his local newspapers. With a Senator so far out of touch with his local constituency, the obvious answer is: probably not. Despite vehement opposition from the Las Vegas Review…
Hold on your your wallets if you are a taxpayer in Atlanta. The union bosses are demanding their due. The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Steve Visser reports that big labor expects big favors from new mayor Kasim Reed. Local union boss Charlie…
Entrepreneurs, small business owners and taxpayers are battling for the economic future in Oregon as the SEIU has placed tax increases on the ballot for a statewide vote on January 26. Big labor unions from across the nation are …
In Indianapolis, local contractors have been shut out of the bidding process to renovate a local hospital. The closed-bid process was foisted on construction plans by the union bosses. By closing competitive bidding, hospital construction costs will be 20 to 30%…
Beware politicians touting “green jobs.” That has become the new code word for “union-only” jobs. Look no further that Maryland Sens. Mikulski and Cardin touting new “Green Job Training in Maryland.” In fact, these taxpayer grants are going to the SEIU…
The New York Post is reporting that the New York Mets shelled out nearly $52 million for construction of their new baseball stadium to contractors with ties to the Mafia and labor corruption. Of course, the work was part of…