03/18/2026
SB 241 would require Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on most state construction projects over $5M. This means contractors must follow union-negotiated labor terms to bid on public work. SB 241 replaces performance-based contracting, shifting how contractors qualify for public work. Delaware is a merit shop state, 9 out of 10 construction workers (approximately 90%) have chosen not to affiliate with a union.
👉 SB 241 is government overreach that picks winners and losers.
The government’s role in public construction should be to set safety, quality, and ethical standards. Not to dictate labor agreements.
👉 SB 241 will drive up costs for Delaware taxpayers.
It will limit competition, raise costs, and shut out a significant portion of Delaware’s workforce, especially small, non-union, merit-based contractors.
Why your signature matters: This decision impacts local jobs, small businesses, and taxpayer dollars. Speaking up helps ensure lawmakers hear from the full community. Open competition allows all qualified contractors, union and non-union alike, to compete fairly for taxpayer-funded projects.
Please, take 30 seconds to make your voice heard. Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-delaware-senate-bill-241-from-harming-local-jobs
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