For over a century, many state and local governments have required that companies bidding on public works must pay their workers a wage that reflects wages generally accepted in the area. The federal government adopted the existing prevailing wage requirement with the Davis-Bacon Act
of 1931. The contention behind the Davis-Bacon Act is that the government,
as a major consumer in the construction industry, should not act to drive
down wages. The initial belief for prevailing wage laws was that the government ought to use its buying power to enhance the welfare of
workers and their families.

The Davis-Bacon Act sets wage rates on federally funded projects, which helps provide a "level playing field" for union contractors bidding on those projects. IMPACT provides Davis-Bacon training to Local Unions through District Council-wide training sessions, covering compliance, application,
and wage decisions to ensure that all regional rates properly reflect current collective-bargaining agreements.

IMPACT provides this essential support for the ongoing efforts to have our collectively bargained rates officially recognized as the prevailing classification for Ironworkers wage and fringe benefits across the United States. Our efforts are directed to preserving and protecting those wages and benefits from being undermined.

Contact our Davis-Bacon / Prevailing Wage Compliance officer for more information.