After an initial controversy involving the legitimacy of some signatures on a petition to repeal Michigan's prevailing wage law, the Bureau of Elections has now confirmed that there are in fact enough signatures and is therefore recommending approval of the petition. This will advance the measure to … [Read more...] about Measure to Repeal Michigan’s Prevailing Wage Law Advances to State Legislature
Governor of Rhode Island Supports Prevailing Wage
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
Where Does Prevailing Wage Go From Here ?
April 2018 Over the last century, many states have adopted protective statutes that require contractors working on state-funded construction projects to pay the local prevailing wage. The rationale behind these prevailing wage laws is to provide wage protections for construction workers and to … [Read more...] about Where Does Prevailing Wage Go From Here ?
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