WSR 05-11-009
DEPARTMENT OFLABOR AND INDUSTRIES
[
Filed May 5, 2005,
4:20 p.m.
]
Notice of Prevailing Rate of Wage Change
As per RCW 39.12.015, 39.12.020 and WAC 296-127-011 the
Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has determined that
the prevailing rate of wage published on February 1, 2005 (WSR
05-04-076) for the roofer classification in Clallam,
Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason and Snohomish counties was
incorrectly adjusted. For any public works contracts let on
or after May 5, 2005, the prevailing rate of wage for this
classification in these counties is as follows:
| Prevailing
Wage
Category |
Prevailing
Wage |
Overtime
Code |
Holiday
Code |
Note
Code |
| Roofers - Journey
Level |
$34.53 |
1R |
5A |
N/A |
| Roofers - Journey
Level Using
Irritable
Bituminous
Materials |
$37.53 |
1R |
5A |
N/A |
L&I has determined that these changes are necessary to
correct an error that was made in adjusting these wages.
Absent these changes, L&I will be enforcing incorrect
prevailing wages, which irreparably harms contractors, workers
and the people of the state of Washington. Contractors rely
on L&I's determination of prevailing wages, and they will be
adversely impacted by utilizing incorrect prevailing wage
rates to complete their contract with an awarding agency.
These incorrect wages do not afford contractors the necessary
certainty in bidding projects and in the wages that they pay
their workers. The establishment of wages that are inaccurate not only
adversely impacts potential public works contracts, but also
may lead to distrust in the established wages leading to the
erosion of local wage standards. This erosion has the
potential of an economic harm to the general public and
workers, which L&I is responsible for protecting. The
director has determined that the readjustments to these wages
are necessary to ensure for the correct application of
prevailing wages and the general welfare and shall take effect
immediately upon publication.
For more information on prevailing wage please visit our
web site at www.lni.wa.gov/prevailingwage or call (360)
902-5335.
Josh Swanson
Industrial Statistician
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