WSR 05-12-056

DEPARTMENT OF

LABOR AND INDUSTRIES

[ Filed May 26, 2005, 2:32 p.m. ]

     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 iron worker classification in Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties was incorrectly adjusted. For any public works contracts let on or after May 27, 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
Iron Worker - Journey Level $40.17 1B 5A N/A

Prevailing Wage Category Stage of Progression Prevailing Wage Overtime Code Holiday Code Note

Code
Iron Worker - Apprentice 1: 1st Period 65.00% $23.77 1B 5A N/A
2: 2nd Period 70.00% $25.11 1B 5A N/A
3: 3rd Period 75.00% $33.45 1B 5A N/A
4: 4th Period 80.00% $34.80 1B 5A N/A
5: 5th Period 90.00% $37.48 1B 5A N/A
6: 6th Period 90.00% $37.48 1B 5A N/A
7: 7th Period 95.00% $38.83 1B 5A N/A
8: 8th Period 95.00% $38.83 1B 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.

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