In an era of rising costs and concern about skilled worker shortages, the importance of prevailing wage laws has never been more clear. These laws ensure that workers on large construction projects are paid fair, consistent wages that reflect the regional standard for their trade. Far from being a burden, prevailing wages are a sound investment in the economy, in Long Island's future — and in the working men and women needed to build our communities.

Let's set the record straight: Prevailing wage laws are not about inflating labor costs or imposing "sudden wage hikes," as critics claim. That's a myth. In fact, wages for construction workers have struggled to keep up with inflation for years. Many workers, even those in high-skill trades, find it increasingly difficult to support a family

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