Published: March 24, 2010

Union officials representing private security officers speak up on procurement reform bills, Craig reports at D.C. Wire. 'Specifically, the politically influential [SEIU 32BJ] is pushing for provisions to the bill that would guarantee that the city only contracts with companies that are bonded. The reason, according to SEIU leaders, is that some companies failed to pay employees in a timely fashion - or at all - after they went out of business. Last year, Hawk One security abruptly went out of business, even though its officers had been protecting schools and government buildings. Company officials blamed late payments from the city for its financial difficulties.' Mary Cheh says she'll consider the provision.