, designed to track and disseminate news and information about the detrimental effects of union only, publically funded construction project labor agreements (PLAs). Publically funded PLAs are contracts that effectively restrict open shop contractors and their employees (over 90% of the construction workforce in NH and VT) from bidding and working on construction projects. In addition publically funded PLAs unnecessarily increase the cost of construction projects paid for by taxpayers.
TheTruth About PLAs.com will provide the latest news from the mainstream media and construction industry publications on publically funded PLAs; highlight academic studies and public opinion data; link to state government resources on industry statistics, as well as political and economic information. The new web site will help dispel many myths used to promote the use of PLAs.