Prevailing Wage Builds a Stronger California

Prevailing wage provides the best value for businesses, workers, taxpayers, and our economy

Saving Taxpayers Money

Growing the Middle Class

Boosting the Economy

Read the New UC Berkeley Center for Research and Education Research Brief:

The Public Cost of Low-Wage Jobs in California’s Construction Industry

California State Auditor Report:

The State Must Overhaul Its Approach to Affordable Housing Development to Help Relieve Millions of Californians’ Burdensome Housing Costs

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Benefits of Prevailing Wage

Prevailing wage standards benefit not only workers, but help local businesses, protect taxpayers and strengthen the economy.

Myths and Facts

The overwhelming consensus of research has concluded that construction costs are not affected by prevailing wages.

Prevailing Wage Laws

Prevailing Wage laws are contracting standards that ensure taxpayers get the best value on public construction projects.

Prevailing Wage Laws Help Veterans

Research shows that veterans are much more likely to work in construction than non-veterans. In this video, Contractor and Iraq War Veteran H.T. Tran explain how investments in prevailing wage ensure projects are completed safely and done right the first time.