An Act relative to fair wages on government subsidized construction projects
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure fair wages for workers on construction projects that receive government subsidies in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish minimum wage standards for these projects, potentially impacting the cost of construction and the financial arrangements for public works. The bill’s purpose is to promote equitable labor practices and protect construction workers’ compensation. It is currently being reviewed by the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
Key provisions
- Establishes minimum wage requirements for construction workers on government-subsidized projects.
- Applies to projects receiving public funding for construction or renovation.
- May require contractors to pay prevailing wage rates.
- Could impact the cost of public construction projects.
- The bill is currently under review by the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
- Includes a provision for a hearing to gather stakeholder input.
- Related to previous legislation addressing fair wages in public contracting.
- Addresses labor standards on government-funded construction.
Who is affected
- Construction workers
- Construction contractors
- Government agencies involved in construction projects
- Developers of government-subsidized projects
- Massachusetts taxpayers
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