Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, who is running for another term, told the Building Trades unions that she supports prevailing wage law. She has a $1 billion plan to replace and rebuild the public schools and said, "When we rebuild our schools, when we rebuild our roads and when we add to our … [Read more...] about Governor of Rhode Island Supports Prevailing Wage
Prime Contractor Pays Back Wages on Behalf of Subcontractor for Project in San Diego
The prime contractor on a couple of federally funded projects for the Marine Corps has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor to repay over $50,000 in back wages to its subcontractor's workers. The subcontractor failed to pay prevailing wages on the job and has since declared … [Read more...] about Prime Contractor Pays Back Wages on Behalf of Subcontractor for Project in San Diego
Illinois Company Seeking Exemption from New Prevailing Wage Requirements for 5 Townships in Cook County
Private company in Illinois is working with local city councils and village boards to ask that the Cook County Board exempt five of the county's 30 townships (Bloom, Bremen, Calumet, Rich and Thornton) from new prevailing wage requirements that are set to take effect in September. Company alleges … [Read more...] about Illinois Company Seeking Exemption from New Prevailing Wage Requirements for 5 Townships in Cook County
Union Leaders Seeking Broader Definition of “Public Works” in New York
Union leaders are pushing for a clear and broad definition of "public works" in New York so that projects funded with both private and public funds are still required to comply with prevailing wage law. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Union Leaders Seeking Broader Definition of “Public Works” in New York
Labor Leader Accuses Contractor of Prevailing Wage Violation in Illinois
Local labor union leader in Illinois has accused City Water, Light and Power of using a general contractor, ICD Ironhorse, that was violating prevailing wage laws on a project to demolish a former Days Inn. Contractor only claimed three people on its certified payroll, but had actually hired more … [Read more...] about Labor Leader Accuses Contractor of Prevailing Wage Violation in Illinois
Missouri House Passes Bill to Repeal Prevailing Wage
On Tuesday, March 13, the Missouri House voted 89-62 (largely along party lines) to repeal the State's prevailing wage law. The bill will now be sent to the Senate. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Missouri House Passes Bill to Repeal Prevailing Wage