Empire State Chapter of the Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. v. County of Niagara

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jacqueline M. Koshian, J.

Petitioners, who are comprised, inter alla, of certain construction industry trade associations and a prospective bidder, have commenced this proceeding against the County of Niagara to assail the propriety of a so-called project stabilization agreement (the agreement). The agreement,- which relates to a public works project concerning the construction of a new county jail facility, is commonly referred to as a prehire collective bargaining agreement. It was negotiated between the County and the Niagara County Building Trades Council and its…