Why do many feel union apprenticeship programs are outdated?
Today there are many alternative avenues that provide a quality construction education, such as technical high schools, community colleges, trade and technical schools and colleges and universities offering craft education. Most construction employers today use in house outcome based training programs that allow employees to learn at a rate based on their ability rather than an arbitrary time line. Will union-backed RCO’s result in increased construction costs? Yes, for a variety of reasons: • Reduced competition on public construction projects will = Increased construction costs • Additional administrative costs associated with RCO procedures • It will take longer to select contractors, thus delaying the time required on public construction projects Where has this union sponsored RCO been passed? In Bucks County: • Falls Township • Lower Makefield Township • Middletown Township • Lower Southampton Township In Delaware County: • Delaware County Council • Tinicum Township In Montgomery
