Bill > S03678

This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to prioritize and make substantive efforts to hire union labor for public work projects before making contracts available for public bidding. Specifically, the bill mandates that the MTA first attempt to utilize union labor by publishing and advertising the proposed work, conducting outreach to labor unions, and holding meetings about the project. The MTA must spend at least 20 business days seeking union labor and evaluate the feasibility of union labor based on skill availability and project requirements. If the MTA fails to secure union labor, it must send a detailed written notice to the city commissioner of transportation, the comptroller, and the city commissioner of labor explaining its efforts and intention to proceed with public bidding. The bill amends the Public Authorities Law to formalize these requirements, ensuring that union labor is given priority and a meaningful opportunity to be engaged in MTA public work projects before contracts are opened to broader competitive bidding.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3678