In August, the U.S. Department of Labor finalized a rule to determine the wages paid on federal projects. It’s expected to increase the pay for hundreds of thousands of workers.
“North America’s Building Trades Unions commend committed lawmakers and the Biden administration for coming together to craft bipartisan legislation to address our nation’s infrastructure needs. This robust package will strengthen neglected communities, create millions of American jobs, and reestablish America’s standing among global competitors," said Sean McGarvey, president, NABTU.
