The California Supreme Court has affirmed a ruling voiding an agreement between the state and a union -- killing union efforts to require state agencies to use government employees, rather than private contractors, to perform most architectural and engineering services. The court held that such an agreement violates a proposition passed by voters in 2000, which gives agencies the power to contract with private companies, especially if it results in savings.
November 08, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on National Law Journal
When it comes to contracting by state agencies, the will of the voters trumps most bargaining agreements OK’d by the Legislature, the California Supreme Court ruled (.pdf) Monday.
The unanimous decision kills union efforts to require California state agencies to use government employees, rather than private contractors, to perform most architectural and engineering services for public works projects.
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