Yesterday, the Assistant to the President and Director of the National Economic Council Lael Brainard, Office of Management and Budget Deputy Director for Management Jason Miller, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, and Administrator of the General Services Administration Robin Carnahan were joined by the Commissioners from the Connecticut, Illinois, and New York Departments of…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on Project Labor Agreements Final Rule
We must do everything we can to build a better America. Today, my Administration is marking another major step that will benefit American workers, communities, the economy, and our government. For the first time in history, Project Labor Agreements will be required on federal construction projects valued at or above $35 million. This means that…
Executive Order on Use of Project Labor Agreements For Federal Construction Projects
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, 40 U.S.C. 101 et seq., and in order to promote economy and efficiency in the administration and completion of Federal construction projects, it is hereby ordered that:…
Readout of Meeting with NABTU Tradeswomen on Opportunities for Women to Secure Good Jobs in Construction Trades
On Monday, National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard, Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, and Investing in America Chief Economist Heather Boushey met with a group of union tradeswomen and North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) representatives. They discussed opportunities and challenges for women in the skilled construction trades and how the Biden-Harris Administration is working to…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Rules to Create Good-Paying, High-Quality Clean Energy Jobs
Inflation Reduction Act final rules build on Administration actions to develop a skilled, well-paid workforce to build the clean energy economy and combat the climate crisis Since day one, President Biden has committed to building a clean energy economy that creates good-paying and union jobs for American workers. Spurred by President Biden’s Investing in America…
Remarks by President Biden at Signing of an Executive Order on Project Labor Agreements
Upper Marlboro, MD 2:16 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: That’s progress. (Applause.) You know — folks, thank you. (Applause.) (Laughs.) Thank you. Before I begin my somewhat formal remarks, walking in here today and seeing you guys sitting on that beam — the first “Local” ever to endorse me was a guy named Tommy Schrank (ph)…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs to Drive Clean Manufacturing and Jobs
Investing in American Infrastructure and Manufacturing is a key part of Bidenomics and the President’s Investing in America agenda Today, President Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm are announcing seven regional clean hydrogen hubs that were selected to receive $7 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to accelerate the domestic market for low-cost, clean hydrogen.…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Holds Workforce Hub Convening in Baltimore, Announces Commitments to Train and Hire Local Residents to Support Major Infrastructure Projects
Today, Senior Advisor to President Biden and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su will travel to Baltimore, Maryland as the city holds its Workforce Hub convening and announces commitments to ensure students and workers have equitable access to good-paying jobs created by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at Signing of an Executive Order on Project Labor Agreements
Ironworkers Local 5 Upper Marlboro, Maryland 2:06 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Have a seat. Thank you all. Thank you, Secretary Walsh. Thank you. It is always good — (applause) — have a seat. Thank you. It’s always good to be in the house of Labor. I want to thank you all for…
Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Action to Support Economic and Efficient Construction Projects While Creating Good-Paying and Union Jobs
Today, senior officials from the Biden-Harris Administration announced a final rule implementing the President’s Executive Order 14063 requiring Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for most large-scale Federal construction projects. This rule will help ensure that large Federal construction projects are completed efficiently and on time, while also supporting high quality jobs. The rule will empower workers…