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HB 1349

An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in administrative practice and procedure, providing for project labor agreement.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anthony Bellmon and 12 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania HB 1349 authorizes project labor agreements on transportation infrastructure projects, mandating union-scale wages and conditions but potentially increasing costs and limiting non-union contractor participation.

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Bill Summary · HB 1349

Legislative bill overview

HB 1349 amends Pennsylvania's Transportation Code to establish provisions for project labor agreements (PLAs). PLAs are pre-employment agreements between unions and contractors that set wages, benefits, and working conditions for workers on large construction projects. This bill would authorize or regulate such agreements in Pennsylvania transportation projects.

Why is this important

Transportation infrastructure projects represent significant public investments and employment opportunities. How these projects structure labor agreements affects construction worker compensation, project costs, hiring practices, and the competitive landscape for contractors. The bill could meaningfully impact both workers' earning potential and project bidding dynamics across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: PLAs typically require union-scale wages and benefits, which could increase project costs and taxpayer expenses, though proponents argue this ensures quality work and reduces turnover
  • Contractor competition: Non-union and smaller contractors may face barriers to bidding on projects with PLAs, raising concerns about market access versus ensuring standardized labor conditions
  • Labor market philosophy: Fundamental disagreement between those viewing PLAs as worker protections ensuring fair wages versus those viewing them as anti-competitive union preferences that limit employment options

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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