Can the City of Philadelphia Compel a "Developer to Use Union Labor on Private Projects
January 2006

Philadelphia City officials, believe it or not, filed a lawsuit to compel a developer on a private project to use union labor as required by the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustments in granting a variance. The City said that the Developer promised to use union contractors on the project, plus installing central air conditioning and garbage disposals in each unit. The Zoning Board granted a variance and the City alleges that the developer breached ".their implied duty to deal with (the City) in good faith". Only in Philadelphia. This case is now pending in the Federal Courts, we will update you as the case moves to trial.