Harris Announces New Rule to Raise Wages for Over 1 Million Construction Workers

The Department of Labor will issue a final rule to raise prevailing wage standards for construction workers on federal projects.
The rule reverts to an earlier definition of "prevailing wage," raising hourly pay to at least 30% of local wages.
Vice President Harris announced the rule change during a visit to a union training center in Philadelphia.
The administration says the rule supports higher pay for workers, while critics argue it will increase costs.
Over 1 million construction workers on federally funded projects will benefit from the wage increases.