Hi, if my job isn't union but does a "prevailing wage" job am I entitled to the prevailing rate?
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Jul 1, 2020
When prevailing wages are required on a project, they must be paid regardless of whether a worker is a union member. Prevailing wages are required as a matter of law, not based on any collective bargaining agreement - so union membership should mostly be irrelevant. Though, being backed by a union might help to ensure you're paid the necessary prevailing wages.
For further discussion on prevailing wages: How Do Prevailing Wage Laws Work in Construction?