The Right Choice: A Project Labor Agreement for the Moran Center

A pact between the project owner, general contractor, subcontractors, a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) defines acceptable pre-hire terms and conditions of employment on the job. Wages, benefits, schedules, safety expectations and work rules are standardized up front to facilitate the smooth completion of the initiative on time, on budget and without strikes or lockouts.  PLAs are common throughout the country and foster a positive community impact by containing hire-local provisions, training and outreach programs.

We, the undersigned, urge the City of Burlington to implement a PLA for the Moran Center Redevelopment because it will create local jobs, pump money into the regional economy, responsibly use tax dollars, and give trade workers access to certified apprenticeships and continuing education training.