Tell Maine Lawmakers
Build Maine with
Local Workers and Businesses

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Keep Costly and Anti-Competitive Government-mandated Project Labor Agreements and Other Schemes Out of Maine.

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Create Jobs for Mainers

Maine residents deserve the first chance at working on taxpayer-funded construction projects to rebuild our community, yet government-mandated project labor agreements and so-called responsible contractor policies would take away opportunities from local construction workers and 89.5% of Maine’s construction workforce that chooses not to join a union. Hiring locally supports our local and state economy, feeds our families, and helps Maine communities thrive. Let’s build a more beautiful Maine with Mainers—not out-of-state contractors and workers.

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Save Taxpayers Money

Government-mandated project labor agreements and other schemes stifle competition from local firms and workers and increase the cost of taxpayer-funded construction by 12% to 20%. If PLAs are mandated on state projects, Maine residents will foot the bill—with higher taxes, fewer jobs, and reduced investments in schools, buildings, infrastructure, clean energy and affordable housing. Otherwise, we could see cuts to other programs and public employee salaries that keep Maine economically competitive.

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Support Small, Women, and Minority Businesses

Steering taxpayer-funded contracts to large, out-of-state contractors takes opportunities away from local small business and their employees. Government-mandated project labor agreements and other schemes hurt these entrepreneurs and stifle competition from local businesses. We have the power to support small, women, and minority contractors—but only if we award local projects to local businesses based on merit.

Maine Should Build Local

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