PG Sphere PLA form

Prince George's County Council is considering adding a mandated Project Labor Agreement to the Sphere National Harbor

This Would Be Disastrous for Local Contractors

Help Push Back by Taking the Survey Below!

What is Happening?

The Sphere National Harbor could be one of the most important economic development projects in Prince George’s County’s history, bringing thousands of construction jobs, long-term local spending, and major new opportunities for workers, small businesses, restaurants, hotels, and surrounding communities.

But a government-mandated project labor agreement could limit competition, increase costs, delay construction, and shut out many qualified local contractors and workers, including small, minority-owned, and non-union businesses that deserve a fair chance to compete.

Prince George’s County should welcome this investment without adding unnecessary restrictions that benefit a select few at the expense of local opportunity.

Who is Maryland Coalition for Fairness and Open Competition?

The Maryland Coalition for Fairness and Open Competition is a local coalition of Maryland business and contractor associations dedicated to advocating against the use of mandated Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on public infrastructure projects that steer taxpayer-funded public works contracts to union-signatory contractors, granting union workers a monopoly on jobs and contracts, as well as raising taxpayer costs.

Why Take the Survey?

We are asking for your help in telling us how a Sphere PLA would impact your business by taking the short survey below so lawmakers can better understand the negative impact on local buisnesses. Individual information will not be shared.
Maryland Coalition for Fairness and Open Competition Survey

Survey Respondent Contact Information
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Phone Number
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Business Information
Business / Organization Name
Business / Organization Address

Street Address

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Approximately how many workers does your business / organization currently employ?
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What percentage of your business / organization's employees are residents of Prince George's County?
Has your business / organization ever conducted work on projects funded by Prince George's County?
Would your business / organization be willing to join the Maryland Coalition for Fairness and Open Competition, to help ensure local firms and their workers have an opportunity to work on locally-funded construction projects?
How would a union-only mandate on public capital projects impact your business?
Would a PLA make it less likely for your company to participate in the National Sphere Project?
The Maryland Coalition for Fairness and Open Competition welcomes your feedback.
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