Endorsement comes amid partisan battle over using the union-friendly construction pacts
Project labor agreements are comprehensive deals on major construction projects that determine labor standards and which kinds of workers can perform which kinds of tasks, typically giving preference to unionized workers.
“Pass Measure D to ensure San Diego continues to receive your fair share of vital infrastructure funding,” Newsom said in his endorsement. “Republicans are trying to confuse San Diegans. Here’s the truth: Measure D safeguards San Diego’s future. Vote for San Diego. Vote Yes on Measure D.” That carve-out has helped San Diego receive state construction funds despite two state laws — SB 922 and SB 829 — that make cities with laws prohibiting PLAs ineligible for discretionary state construction funds.