Construction standards, techniques and certifications

[ijmorlan]

... found a decision by the region in July 2014 to restrict construction bids to just firms affiliated with the Carpenters' Union "had several negative effects." 

'A decision'. That's all the context they give...

If this really is talking about that “two guys building a shed on Saturday voted the entire Region into a union” event then characterizing it as a “decision by the region” is factually inaccurate and a correction should be issued. The decision was made by whatever board the Region appealed to.