Public WorksQuestion 123 of 1605
On most public works projects, contractors are required to:
a.Hire only union workers
b.Request and employ apprentices from a state-approved apprenticeship program
c.Pay double the prevailing wage
d.Use only workers who live in the same county
Explanation
Public works contractors must request apprentices from a state-approved apprenticeship program and employ them on the project, supporting the training of the next generation of skilled workers.
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