Baltimore board approves first citywide project labor agreement for four DPW utility projects The Board of Estimates approved a project labor agreement between Baltimore City and the Baltimore DC Metro Building & Construction Trades Council covering four DPW utility projects. Supporters said the PLA will boost local hiring and reduce change orders; critics warned it could disadvantage nonunion minority contractors and sought stronger accountability and training commitments.

Baltimore City has taken a bold step by approving its first citywide project labor agreement, aiming to boost local jobs but facing criticism over its impact on nonunion contractors.

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