New York Construction Report staff writer
New York City has signed two Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) covering more than $7 billion in city capital projects, guaranteeing fair wages, union benefits, and safety protections while connecting underserved residents to union careers and apprenticeship programs.
Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Office of Talent and Workforce Development Executive Director Doug Lipari announced the agreements Tuesday with the Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and Vicinity (BCTC). The Citywide Renovation and New Construction PLA will cover new construction, renovations, and infrastructure projects citywide — including recreation centers, libraries, solar installations for schools, and water treatment facilities…