Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Hearing on New Prevailing Wage Rules

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries has announced a series of three public hearings across the State to consider modifications to regulations affecting the applicability of prevailing wages for the incorporation and delivery of material on public works projects.

The hearings will consider amendments to WAC 296-127-018 (Coverage and exemptions of workers involved in the production and delivery of gravel, concrete, asphalt, or similar materials). The hearings will be held as follows:
  • October 22, 2008 (1:00 p.m.) in Tumwater, WA
  • October 23,2008 (10:00 a.m.) in Spokane, WA
  • October 29, 2008 (1:00 p.m.) in Tukwila, WA
L&I will receive both written and oral comments on the proposed modifications to the WAC. For more detailed information about the hearings and a copy of the proposed change, please contact me and I will forward to you the relevant information.

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