We need a new approach and some professional code enforcement experts to educate the administration on what must be done in New York City. Sullivan is wrong, and he knows it. In fact, when Sullivan was sworn in at his current position, he said that the purpose of the PLAs is to help unions to regain their lost market share. Employers must acknowledge the union as the exclusive bargaining representative of all construction craft employees, all craft vacancies must be filled through a union hiring hall and often, as a condition of employment, workers must become members of the union representing their craft. In addition, open shop companies are forced to pay into union pension and benefits funds of which their open shop employees will never see a dime.
Open competition allows everyone to compete and participate regardless of union affiliation.
It works best for the construction craftsperson and for the American taxpayer.