Prevailing Wage

DO YOU MISS PREVAILING WAGE IN MICHIGAN??

Prevailing wage is a Federal law that guarantees union-level wages for ALL WORKERS on taxpayer-funded projects. Whether the workers were union or non-union, it establishes minimum wage standards on public projects in the United States and dates back over 100 years. Under these laws, both union and non-union workers are able to securely provide for their families.  

Michigan’s prevailing wage law was repealed in 2018. Prevailing wage mandated that:

 ALL WORKERS on state-financed construction projects were paid fair, standardized wages and benefits. Projects such as the Flint Bishop International Airport, the Michigan State Police headquarters, primary and secondary schools across the state were all built using prevailing wage. 

The prevailing wage law also allowed for strict safety standards and Apprenticeship training programs that are rigorous and hands-on. With prevailing wage in place, Michigan’s skilled tradespeople can safely build the vital infrastructure our state needs with craftsmanship, quality, and pride! 

The political attack on ALL WORKERS in 2018 was nothing new for workers. The assault was led by Unscrupulous Contractors, the anti-worker groups they belong to, and the politicians under Governor Snyder’s regime. They believed the repeal of a 100-year-old state law would save taxpayers money. When in all reality it stripped workers of a fair day’s wage. Allowing unscrupulous contractors to pay workers’ poverty-level wages on state-funded projects while the contractors’ pocketed record profits. Meanwhile, Local Unions’ across the state continue the battle for ALL WORKERS. With the belief that ALL WORKERS deserve the rights and protections of a union contract!!

Learn more at MichiganPrevails.com 

News Content 

Michigan Prevailing Wage Act Purpose and History – Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council  

Four Things You Should Know About Prevailing Wage in Michigan – WDET 

Analysis – Will ending union wages on Michigan public projects save money, or just lower pay? – Bridge Magazine 

Prevailing Wage Case Studies – The Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council