Unions, Apprentices and Trades Back Bill Requiring Apprentices on Public Projects over $1M
Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
Labor leaders, apprentices and building‑trades unions urged the Joint Committee to advance bills that would phase in requirements for registered apprentices to perform a share of work hours on public construction projects costing more than $1 million.
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Unions and construction‑trade apprentices told the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development on Thursday that requiring a share of on‑the‑job hours for registered apprentices on public projects would build a stronger, local skilled workforce and protect public investments.
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