Public WorksQuestion 129 of 1605
On a covered public works project, prevailing wage must be paid to:
a.All workers employed on the project, including those of subcontractors
b.Only members of a labor union
c.Only the prime contractor's own employees
d.Only workers who would otherwise earn less than minimum wage
Explanation
Prevailing wage must be paid to all workers employed on the public works project — by the prime contractor and by every subcontractor — regardless of union membership.
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