Bill > A04171

This bill requires the metropolitan transportation authority (MTA) to prioritize and make substantive efforts to hire union labor for public work projects before making a contract 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 authority must assess the feasibility of union labor by considering factors like skill availability and project requirements. If the MTA cannot 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 to engage union workers and its intention to proceed with public bidding. The bill requires the MTA to spend at least 20 business days seeking union labor before opening a contract to public bidding. This legislation aims to give preference to union workers in MTA public work projects and ensure transparency in the hiring process.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4171