Barca Statement on Project Labor Agreements |
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News - Articles for State & Local |
Written by Wisconsin Assembly Democrats |
Thursday, 09 March 2017 13:55 |
MADISON – The following is a statement from Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D - Kenosha) on the GOP’s action against workers in Wisconsin:
"Assembly Democrats offered several amendments to soften the blow of this legislation, including state hiring preferences for veterans, ensuring safety standards and preferences for minority and woman owned businesses. Of course, not one of our amendments got a single vote from a Republican member. “From Right-to-Work to repealing prevailing wage, the PLA bill is just another in a long line of GOP policies that adversely affect Wisconsin workers and Wisconsin businesses from the GOP. What we need is to focus on legislation that will actually create jobs, increase wages and restore economic opportunity for Wisconsin workers. It’s time for all of us throughout the Badger state to come together around a one idea—let Wisconsin work." *** Colleen Flaherty contributed this story. |
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