Post by Logan on May 4, 2016 22:51:41 GMT -6
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State senators have rejected a proposal that would have prohibited Ohio cities, townships, school districts and public universities from requiring the use of unionized labor on construction projects.
A House committee added the restrictions on project labor agreements to a bill banning local hiring quotas on public construction projects. The measure cleared the House on a 51-42 vote Wednesday, but the Senate rejected the changes.
The bill's sponsor, Sen. Joe Uecker (EEK'-kur), says the House changes put the bill in jeopardy of being unconstitutional.
Backers say such labor agreements increase the costs of public-works projects. Opponents argue they support local jobs and ensure fair wages.
Read more: www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2016/05/ohio_senate_rejects_house_chan.html
A House committee added the restrictions on project labor agreements to a bill banning local hiring quotas on public construction projects. The measure cleared the House on a 51-42 vote Wednesday, but the Senate rejected the changes.
The bill's sponsor, Sen. Joe Uecker (EEK'-kur), says the House changes put the bill in jeopardy of being unconstitutional.
Backers say such labor agreements increase the costs of public-works projects. Opponents argue they support local jobs and ensure fair wages.
Read more: www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2016/05/ohio_senate_rejects_house_chan.html