Barack Hussein Obama has started his payback to the unions for their support during his campaign. However, It looks like WE THE PEOPLE will be paying the bill. Do you think this is right?
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The head of a union watchdog group warns that an executive order recently signed by President Barack Obama could potentially increase the cost of federal construction projects by up to 30 percent. Last month, President Obama issued an executive order that allows government agencies to limit large federal construction projects to unionized contractors. The order reversed a directive under former President George W. Bush.
Mark Mix, president of the National Right to Work Committee, says the Obama order will have a detrimental effect on both non-union workers and taxpayers.
"We know from various studies across the country -- one coming from Beacon Hill Institute in Massachusetts that indicates very decisively -- that these so-called 'project labor agreements' add significantly to the cost of federal contracts," Mix explains.
Mark Mix, president of the National Right to Work Committee, says the Obama order will have a detrimental effect on both non-union workers and taxpayers.
"We know from various studies across the country -- one coming from Beacon Hill Institute in Massachusetts that indicates very decisively -- that these so-called 'project labor agreements' add significantly to the cost of federal contracts," Mix explains.
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Cynic -- is gone. 2009/03/10 20:10:28Yes, it the way it works!
+16Before the Bush directive, all federal contracts were awarded to union shops; President Obama merely reversed another Bush directive which was designed to benefit Big Business at the expense of the wage earner.
No surprises here!
RWD
RWD
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
February 6, 2009
EXECUTIVE ORDER
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USE OF PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS FOR FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, 40 U.S.C. 101 et seq., and in order to promote the efficient administration and completion of Federal construction projects, it is hereby ordered that:
Section 1. Policy. (a) Large-scale construction projects pose special challenges to efficient and timely procurement by the Federal Government. Construction employers typically do not have a permanent workforce, which makes it difficult for them to predict labor costs when bidding on contracts and to ensure a steady supply of labor on contracts being performed. Challenges also arise due to the fact that construction projects typically involve multiple employers at a single location. A labor dispute involving one employer can delay the entire project. A lack of coordination among various employers, or uncertainty about the terms and conditions of employment of various groups of worker...
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
February 6, 2009
EXECUTIVE ORDER
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USE OF PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS FOR FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, 40 U.S.C. 101 et seq., and in order to promote the efficient administration and completion of Federal construction projects, it is hereby ordered that:
Section 1. Policy. (a) Large-scale construction projects pose special challenges to efficient and timely procurement by the Federal Government. Construction employers typically do not have a permanent workforce, which makes it difficult for them to predict labor costs when bidding on contracts and to ensure a steady supply of labor on contracts being performed. Challenges also arise due to the fact that construction projects typically involve multiple employers at a single location. A labor dispute involving one employer can delay the entire project. A lack of coordination among various employers, or uncertainty about the terms and conditions of employment of various groups of workers, can create frictions and disputes in the absence of an agreed-upon resolution mechanism. These problems threaten the efficient and timely completion of construction projects undertaken by Federal contractors. On larger projects, which are generally more complex and of longer duration, these problems tend to be more pronounced.
(b) The use of a project labor agreement may prevent these problems from developing by providing structure and stability to large-scale construction projects, thereby promoting the efficient and expeditious completion of Federal construction contracts. Accordingly, it is the policy of the Federal Government to encourage executive agencies to consider requiring the use of project labor agreements in connection with large-scale construction projects in order to promote economy and efficiency in Federal procurement.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
(a) The term "labor organization" as used in this order means a labor organization as defined in 29 U.S.C. 152(5).
(b) The term "construction" as used in this order means construction, rehabilitation, alteration, conversion, extension, repair, or improvement of buildings, highways, or other real property.
(c) The term "large-scale construction project" as used in this order means a construction project where the total cost to the Federal Government is $25 million or more.
(d) The term "executive agency" as used in this order has the same meaning as in 5 U.S.C. 105, but excludes the Government Accountability Office.
(e) The term "project labor agreement" as used in this order means a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and is an agreement described in 29 U.S.C. 158(f).
Sec. 3. (a) In awarding any contract in connection with a large-scale construction project, or obligating funds pursuant to such a contract, executive agencies may, on a project-by-project basis, require the use of a project labor agreement by a contractor where use of such an agreement will (i) advance the Federal Government's interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement, producing labor-management stability, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards, and other matters, and (ii) be consistent with law.
(b) If an executive agency determines under subsection (a) that the use of a project labor agreement will satisfy the criteria in clauses (i) and (ii) of that subsection, the agency may, if appropriate, require that every contractor or subcontractor on the project agree, for that project, to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more appropriate labor organizations.
Sec. 4. Any project labor agreement reached pursuant to this order shall:
(a) bind all contractors and subcontractors on the construction project through the inclusion of appropriate specifications in all relevant solicitation provisions and contract documents;
(b) allow all contractors and subcontractors to compete for contracts and subcontracts without regard to whether they are otherwise parties to collective bargaining agreements;
(c) contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions;
(d) set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes arising during the project labor agreement;
(e) provide other mechanisms for labor-management cooperation on matters of mutual interest and concern, including productivity, quality of work, safety, and health;
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(f) fully conform to all statutes, regulations, and Executive Orders.
Sec. 5. This order does not require an executive agency to use a project labor agreement on any construction project, nor does it preclude the use of a project labor agreement in circumstances not covered by this order, including leasehold arrangements and projects receiving Federal financial assistance. This order also does not require contractors or subcontractors to enter into a project labor agreement with any particular labor organization.
Sec. 6. Within 120 days of the date of this order, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), to the extent permitted by law, shall take whatever action is required to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement the provisions of this order.
Sec. 7. The Director of OMB, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor and with other officials as appropriate, shall provide the President within 180 days of this order, recommendations about whether broader use of project labor agreements, with respect to both construction projects undertaken under Federal contracts and construction projects receiving Federal financial assistance, would help to promote the economical, efficient, and timely completion of such projects.
Sec. 8. Revocation of Prior Orders, Rules, and Regulations. Executive Order 13202 of February 17, 2001, and Executive Order 13208 of April 6, 2001, are revoked. The heads of executive agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law, revoke expeditiously any orders, rules, or regulations implementing Executive Orders 13202 and 13208.
Sec. 9. Severability. If any provision of this order, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this order and the application of the provisions of such to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.
Sec. 10. General. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the head thereof; or
(ii) functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Sec. 11. Effective Date. This order shall be effective immediately and shall apply to all solicitations for contracts issued on or after the effective date of the action taken by the FAR Council under section 6 of this order.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
February 6, 2009.
NOTHING is UNION AND UNION ONLY. Not one statement and/or word defines as UNION ONLY!
As far as Mark Mix, he is only pushing out prejudice against President Obama. He is totally anti-union which is his free choice. But him announcing that President Obama is negocating with unions and unions only a lie and a lie only.
The second paragraph it explains it all. Smooth verbage and fancy rhetoric will not cover up the real meaning for thoise who take the rtime to be open minded and look into it. There are limits here that would preclude non-union shops from being chosen - not directly said but inferred.
No need to shout, I can read!
This has nothing to do with his order on contract changes - that no-bid contracts will no longer be allowed - I fully agree with that one as it give independant contractors a chnace at bidding where before they were shut out.
RWD
Second, I am not, nor have I been shouting at you. Only posting knowledgeable information.
Third. I have a much more open mind and open heart than you.
Fourth. Your interpretation of the second paragraph shows you believe Mark Mix and Mark Mix only. So, in my opinion, your are full of shit.
Good Bye.
Bye!
RWD
Pay it!
Ask why those mexicans who work for less do quicker and many times better work than citizens!
I am in favor of jobs to American and also immigration the legal way.
RWD
Detrimental to the eco-system ? That is the first time I have heard that one as an excuse.
The wildlife that crosses the border are Mexicans. They belong on their side not ours. If they want to live here come across legally.
The Mexican government wants us to take their bad guys and keep our money thats all.
RWD
RWD
One of the biggest reasons there is such a difference in pay between a union and the average worker is that illegals working for anything lower over all labor costs.
That would never happen in this country and you know it.
RWD
RWD
I was not talking about the rewrite of contracting rules! I was writing about the executive order that I posted in response to Starrrgazer's post.
One has nothing to do with the other and FYI I believe the elimination of no bid contracts as Barack Hussein Obama says he will do is a GOOD STEP and a needed step. I m waiting until it plays out for my final opinion.
RWD
Updates as events warrant.
And, or course, I'm not wearing pants. Film at 11:00.