1. Mandatory Use of PLAs, where labor costs represent 15% or more of total costs.
   • Contractors and subcontractors must agree to a PLA for these projects, ensuring the involvement of labor organizations.
   • The PLA Order requires “every contractor and/or subcontractor engaged in construction of the project to agree, for that project, to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more appropriate labor organizations.”
2. Equity in Contracting Through PLAs
   • State agencies must set goals for using certified diverse businesses, tracking progress, and reporting data to promote racial and gender equity.
   • There are requirements to track labor data to ensure inclusivity by utilizing a payroll system or equivalent for reporting.
3. PLA Required Terms
   • The PLA must guarantee no strikes, lockouts, or other disruptions, with mechanisms in place to resolve disputes quickly.
   • It should promote cooperation on productivity, safety, and quality issues.
   • PLAs must comply with all relevant federal and state laws.
   • Must not exclude open-shop or local firms.
4. Exemptions to PLAs
   • Certain projects are exempt from PLAs, such as those where no public funds are used; emergency projects, minor repairs, and maintenance; or short-duration projects with limited complexity, or involve one craft or trade.
   • Agency directors can request an exemption from the Governor before the contract is advertised.
5. Implementation:
   • The order is effective immediately for contracts awarded from this date onward.
   • Solicitations and contracts that are planned for advertisement but have not been awarded can opt for the exemption until March 31, 2025.