Investing in America and Investing in American Workers
Federal Agencies Directed to Prioritize Good Jobs on Funded Projects
What it does
Implementing agencies must prioritize federally funded projects that promote high-quality jobs through labor agreements, fair wages, benefits, training, and protections for underserved workers.
Real-world impact
- Changes how federally funded projects are selected and evaluated.
- May require developers to adopt labor agreements, wages, and benefits.
- Establishes reporting, compliance steps, and a White House task force.
Topics
Summary
This order directs federal departments to use Investing in America funds to favor projects that create good, family-sustaining jobs. It encourages tools like collective bargaining agreements, project labor agreements, fair wages, benefits, training programs, and protections for worker health and safety.
It affects agencies that award federal grants or loans and applicants such as developers and contractors, and aims to expand opportunities for underserved communities. A White House task force will coordinate agency efforts and share best practices.
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