PLAs.docx

The document outlines the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) in various jurisdictions in Washington State. Sound Transit, King County, Port of Seattle, WSDOT, Federal Government, City of Seattle, and Seattle Public Schools have different thresholds and criteria for implementing PLAs. Sound Transit and WSDOT focus on large projects over $100 million, while King County and Port of Seattle have thresholds at $25 million and $5 million respectively. Each jurisdiction considers factors like project complexity, labor disruptions, cost efficiency, and safety benefits when deciding on PLAs. Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools, and Federal Way have opted not to use mandated PLAs, with Tacoma Public Schools having a successful program focusing on women/minority business priority hire and apprenticeships without PLAs.