With two new members, the Phoenix City Council voted to reverse a prevailing wage requirement on city contracts. See here for more information: https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_40868318-e08c-11ed-8f8b-93e0db7007cb.html … [Read more...] about Phoenix City Council Reverses Prevailing Wage
Pittsburgh to Conduct Audit on Prevailing Wage Compliance
The Pittsburgh City Controller's office will conduct an audit on its Prevailing Wage Ordinance. The audit is to make sure private development projects subsidized by at least $100,000 in public funds pay their workers the proper prevailing wages. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh to Conduct Audit on Prevailing Wage Compliance
Montgomery County, MD Expands Prevailing Wage Law Requirement
Last week, Montgomery County voted to expand its prevailing wage requirement to make the county more affordable, to employ more county residents, and to enable more companies located in the county to be chosen for work. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Montgomery County, MD Expands Prevailing Wage Law Requirement
San Diego County Adopts Prevailing Wage Policy
Earlier this month, San Diego County adopted the Working Families Ordinance, which requires contractors for construction projects on county land to pay prevailing wages on projects over $1 million. It also provides additional protections for workers on county-leased land. See here for more … [Read more...] about San Diego County Adopts Prevailing Wage Policy
Los Angeles Introduces LGBTQQ+ Certification to CBE Program
Los Angeles County has introduced the LGBTQQ+ certification status to its Community Business Enterprise (CBE) program--which helps businesses owned by certain economically and socially disadvantaged groups be more engaged in opportunities to compete for County contracts. See here for more … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Introduces LGBTQQ+ Certification to CBE Program
NYC Commits to Providing Prevailing Wages to Security Guards at City Contracted Shelters
The City will commit $40.5 million in their new budget to increase the wages for City contracted shelter security guards to approximately $18/hour--in addition to benefits like health care. It will take effect on October 1, 2021. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NYC Commits to Providing Prevailing Wages to Security Guards at City Contracted Shelters