NJ-NY Hudson Tunnel Project Faces Contractor Suit Over Union Dispute
Engineering News Record
AI Article Summary
George Harms Construction Co. is contesting a project labor agreement on the NJ-NY Hudson Tunnel Project. The dispute arises because the agreement excludes a non-building trades union from representing workers on a design-build package. This legal action raises issues of union representation and labor agreements in large infrastructure projects.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how labor agreements can significantly impact major infrastructure projects, potentially affecting timelines and costs. For Canadian builders, this means that understanding local labor agreements and union influences is crucial in planning and executing cross-border projects. Additionally, such challenges might necessitate thorough legal preparations to mitigate disputes.
