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HB 1551

Collective bargaining for construction trades.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Andrade and 3 co-sponsors

HB 1551 would establish collective bargaining rights for Indiana construction trades workers, affecting labor negotiations, wages, and project costs across the sector.

Authored by Representative Andrade
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Bill Summary · HB 1551

Legislative bill overview

HB 1551 would establish or expand collective bargaining rights for workers in Indiana's construction trades sector. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions for initial review. This represents an effort to formalize labor negotiations in a traditionally non-unionized industry segment.

Why is this important

Construction is a major economic sector in Indiana, and collective bargaining rules directly affect wages, working conditions, and project costs for both workers and employers. The bill could reshape labor relations in an industry that employs tens of thousands of Hoosiers and significantly impacts commercial development and infrastructure spending.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry competitiveness concerns: Construction contractors may argue that mandatory collective bargaining increases labor costs, potentially disadvantaging Indiana firms competing regionally and nationally
  • Worker protections versus flexibility: Unions support standardized wages and benefits, while non-union workers and small contractors may prefer individual negotiation flexibility
  • Implementation scope: Unclear whether the bill covers all trades or specific sectors, and how it interacts with existing prevailing wage laws and federal labor standards

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

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