Language would be added to the current casino siting bill that would require bidders to negotiate Labor Peace Agreements (LPAs) prior to submitting their bids. (governor.ny.gov)
According to the complaint, they sought Mr. Percoco's help in reversing a decision by the state's economic development agency that would have forced COR — Mr. Cuomo's largest donor in central New York — to make an expensive labor peace agreement; pushing the state to release payments that it owed to COR; and getting a $ 5,000 raise for Mr. Aiello's son, who worked for Mr. Percoco at the governor's office. (nytimes.com)
As part of the enabling legislation approved the state Legislature earlier this year, the Hotel Trades Council previously signed five labor peace agreements with the operators who are considering applying for upstate casino licenses. (nystateofpolitics.com)