M. Cristo, Inc. v. State of New York Office of General Services

Staley, Jr., J.

(dissenting). After the Office of General Services was advised by the business representative of Laborers Local No. 190 that petitioner was then involved in a labor dispute with that union with picketing then being conducted, petitioner was advised of this situation, and .subsequently advised the Office of General Services that it could not resolve its labor problem with the union.

The notice to bidders provided that the work to be performed was to be completed 72 days after signing the agreement. The proposed agreement specified that time was of the essence. The State also…