7 Billion in City Capital Projects Completed by Unionized Construction Industry

BCTC President Gary LaBarbera and NYC Office of Talent and Workforce Development Executive Director Doug Lipari this week announced that $7 billion in city capital projects will be completed by the unionized construction industry.

This agreement will ensure fair wages and community hiring opportunities. More than $7 billion in city capital construction is expected to be completed by the unionized building trades. The newly signed PLAs will serve a broad range of city capital projects including renovation and rehabilitation of city-owned buildings. Planned are the construction of recreation centers, solar photovoltaic systems for public schools, water treatment facilities and libraries as well as many other needed projects.

“In order for capital projects to reach their true economic potential, it is critical that they generate family-sustaining careers for hardworking New Yorkers,” said Gary LaBarbera, president, Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York. “PLAs like the ones signed help them to do just that and more by establishing fair wages, safety standards, and community hiring initiatives that boost apprenticeship opportunities and open up more pathways to the middle class. We are happy to collaborate with the Mayor’s Office and NYC Talent on these agreements and our members look forward to being catalysts for these important projects that will improve the lives of countless New Yorkers.” Read more in LaborPress!