Your area Not set — showing everywhere
Issue · Stamford, CT

Project Labor Agreement for Roxbury School Construction

Authorization of a third-party-negotiated PLA for the $130 million Roxbury School project raises questions about workforce development versus limits on competition and potential cost increases.

Overview

The Board passed a resolution authorizing negotiation of a PLA, with debate over whether it would ensure quality apprenticeships or limit competition and raise costs.

Arguments in favor
Supports workforce development, minority apprenticeships, and local labor participation.
board-of-representatives 2026-05-04
For
Arguments against
May unfairly limit free-market competition and increase construction costs.
board-of-representatives 2026-05-04
Against
Project Labor AgreementPLARoxbury School