Unions hope I-84 problems will fuel privatization reform efforts
Source: By SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press (CT), December 3, 2006
News that a private contractor installed a defective drainage system along I-84 is fueling efforts to resurrect a stalled bill that imposes new standards for privatized state contracts. Many Democrats, who will soon hold a veto-proof majority in both the House of Representatives and Senate, hope this new session _ which opens Jan. 3 _ will finally be their chance to pass the legislation. ….. Rell has ordered an independent, third-party audit of the I-84 project, the two contractors involved and the internal oversight of DOT. But state employee unions are questioning why yet another outside contractor is now getting involved in the problematic project instead of state workers.