Michigan Republicans just voted to take prevailing wages away from all construction workers on publicly funded projects across the state.
The legislature could have let the issue go to the ballot, but chose to take it up and approve it on Wednesday. Shortly after the Senate passed it 23-14, the House passed the measure 56-53.
Because the measure was proposed by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) through a petition process, it immediately becomes law – without the Governor’s signature.
Contact your state Senators and Representatives by filling out this form and remind them you will not forget their vote this coming November!
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Note: Only those who voted to take your prevailing wage away are listed. Those who voted with Michigan sheet metal and construction workers can be thankedhere.
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