Political Quotes

“the opponents of the Davis-Bacon Act have mounted an attack to repeal a law that helps American workers. This is nothing more than an effort to pull the rug out from under working people. As the son of a dedicated ironworker, I resent this shameful union bashing and the implication that the workers of this country are not entitled to a decent wage for their labor. Davis-Bacon is a law that actually strengthens our economy and helps America. Contractors and American workers both benefit from its provisions. I ask you to consider these facts: Repealing Davis-Bacon will result in lower wages for half a million Americans. Construction workers is the United States who currently receive prevailing wages could lose $1,400 annually if Davis-Bacon is repealed. The average annual earnings of a construction worker is $28,000. Isn't this the type of middle-class American that we should protect rather than punish? The prevailing wage law actually generates benefits to local communities 2.4 times the amount spent on a construction project because workers spend their money locally and pay local taxes. Repealing Davis-Bacon could result in the widespread importation of non-local, low-wage workers, causing an adverse affect on local economies.”