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Pittsburgh deserves safe jobs, fair wages, and a future built by the people who call this city home. But a shift in Oxford Development’s direction is putting hardworking families, honest contractors, and our entire local workforce at risk.
Pittsburgh is stronger when our projects support the people who live here. When they don’t, our communities pay the price.
Recent changes in Oxford Development’s contracting choices are raising questions throughout the Pittsburgh community. People are concerned about whether these decisions support strong labor standards, rely on local skilled workers, and contribute to the long-term health of our city’s workforce. When work is awarded to contractors who may use out-of-town labor or lower-wage models, it can impact project quality and reduce the investment that stays within our neighborhoods.
There are also concerns about what happens when workers are misclassified or when taxes aren’t collected as required. Situations like these can lead to less funding for essential public services such as schools, infrastructure, public safety, and recreation programs that Pittsburgh families rely on every day. Local workers, apprentices, and responsible contractors may also face fewer opportunities, which can weaken the workforce development efforts our city has invested in for years.
Pittsburgh’s success depends on fair standards, safe jobsites, and real opportunities for local workers
Ask Oxford Development to choose responsible practices and help protect Pittsburgh’s future.