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The National Labor Relations Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1935 to prevent labor strife by encouraging collective bargaining, protecting concerted activity and curtailing certain unfair labor... more +
The National Labor Relations Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1935 to prevent labor strife by encouraging collective bargaining, protecting concerted activity and curtailing certain unfair labor practices by private sector managament and labor.  less -
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Proposed Project Labor Agreement in Baltimore Opposed by Large Companies, Minority Construction Contractors

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An effort by several Baltimore City Councilmembers to mandate project labor agreements (PLAs) for certain large city contracts has triggered strong opposition from the city’s contracting community. Although there is often...more

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Third Circuit Deals Blow to Jersey City Ordinance Requiring PLAs on Privately Funded Projects in Exchange for Tax Abatements

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Jersey City’s Municipal Code offers real estate developers generous tax exemptions that are designed to spur the City’s economic growth, but the tax incentives have strings attached. Specifically, to receive a tax exemption,...more

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West Virginia, “Right-to-Work” and “Prevailing Wage” - What Does This Really Mean for Employers?

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Less than a month ago, the West Virginia Legislature overrode the veto of Governor Tomblin to enact the “Workplace Freedom Act” – commonly called the Right-to-Work bill – and eliminated the requirement that state contractors...more

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Federal Court Upholds Louisiana Ban on Project Labor Agreements

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A federal court in the Eastern District of Louisiana recently ruled that Louisiana’s ban on project labor agreements on public works projects was neither unconstitutional nor preempted by the National Labor Relations Act...more

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