Public construction projects that pay a fair wage give carpenters like Sinade a path to a middle class life. Since 1897, New York has required by law that “public works projects” pay the prevailing wage, but greedy developers are exploiting a loophole so they can pocket more taxpayer dollars for themselves. Watch Sinade’s story, and then contact your state legislators and tell them to define public work. Learn more:
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