Issue · Labor & Employment

Labor & Employment (Apprenticeships)

Every labor & employment bill, vote, and legislator stance in Pennsylvania, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
1
2025-2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Frank Farry
100% support rate
Top opponent
Dawn Keefer
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving apprenticeships in Pennsylvania

Legislators moving apprenticeships in Pennsylvania
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Frank Farry
Frank Farry Senate · District 6
R
Strong +
100% 4
Kim Ward
Kim Ward Senate · District 39
R
Strong +
100% 4
Marty Flynn
Marty Flynn Senate · District 22
D
Strong +
100% 4
Nick Pisciottano
Nick Pisciottano Senate · District 45
D
Strong +
100% 4
Pat Stefano
Pat Stefano Senate · District 32
R
Strong +
100% 4
Dawn Keefer
Dawn Keefer Senate · District 31
R
Strong −
0% 4
Cris Dush
Cris Dush Senate · District 25
R
Strong −
0% 3
Dan Laughlin
Dan Laughlin Senate · District 49
R
Strong −
0% 3
Gene Yaw
Gene Yaw Senate · District 23
R
Strong −
0% 3
Jarrett Coleman
Jarrett Coleman Senate · District 16
R
Strong −
0% 3
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All labor & employment bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 31, 2025

SB 961: An Act prohibiting certain practices and discrimination by the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions under contracts for public works; and providing for a private right of action.

SB 961, the Freedom in Public Contracting Act, prohibits Pennsylvania state and local governments from requiring contractors on public works projects to use union-represented workers, pay union dues, recognize unions, or follow specific apprenticeship or wage/benefit programs. It directly affects contractors bidding on government construction projects (like roads or buildings) by banning discriminatory contract terms based on union status or participation in union programs. The law allows affected contractors to sue a government body in court to stop violations and seek damages or legal fees. It takes effect 60 days after enactment, with exceptions only for federally mandated prevailing wages or state minimum wage laws.