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MI SR0189

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Curtis Hertel

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Early September work stoppage halted approximately 150 road projects across Michigan, affecting all major trunkline projects.

  • Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA) imposed involuntary layoff of Operating Engineers 324 union members after their contract expired June 1; union has over 14,000 members.

  • Resolution calls on Governor Snyder to continue facilitating talks between all parties to resume interrupted road construction work.

  • Resolution directs Michigan Department of Transportation to impose fines on contractors who fail to get workers back on the job and complete road projects timely per their agreements.

  • Copies of the resolution to be transmitted to Governor Snyder and the Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation.

Legislative Description

A resolution to call on Governor Snyder and the Michigan Department of Transportation to take action to end the work stoppage imposed by the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association so road work can be completed.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Transportation

11/8/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation11/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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