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Construction unions, contractors debate apprenticeship mandates for public bids
Summary
Unions and contractor groups agreed apprenticeship training matters but diverged on mandatory registered‑apprentice requirements and apprentice‑to‑journeyperson ratios in public works bidding rules.
BOSTON — Representatives of building trades unions and construction industry groups told the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development on Oct. 14 that while apprenticeship training is critical, they disagree on how the state should require apprenticeship participation for public construction bids.
Joe O’Brien, political and legislative director for the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, testified in support of…
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