Labor testimony urged the council to ensure the project translates into high-quality, local careers by bringing developers to the table before final financial approvals are granted.
The MATC is a 12-member body established by Maryland’s Apprenticeship and Training Law and Regulation.
A primary goal of the Infrastructure Pathways Project is to strengthen local hire processes within Project Labor Agreements to go beyond well-intentioned policies and produce real, measurable results.
MDTA rep says PLA evaluation is being done “in compliance with our executive order on workforce development.”
Every single DC candidate endorsed by the Metropolitan Washington Council AFL-CIO won their races.
PLA would cover $86 million Route 15 widening project and $38 million expansion of the Adult Detention Center in Leesburg.
Building trades unions across the Mid-Atlantic are seeing record-breaking surges in apprenticeship applications.
Bill aims to ensure state’s $600+ million annual investment in workforce development translates into quality career opportunities for local residents.
Lawsuit alleges a wage theft “scheme” by three subcontractors
Project labor agreement (PLA) includes local hiring requirements for apprentices.