Thieblot is not alone in urging the repeal of prevailing wage laws. At a time when taxpayers are demanding a more efficient government, and exhibit less willingness to spend money on governmental services, school districts are stymied in their effort to reduce their construction costs. The demand for new and renovated public buildings in Washington far outstrips available resources. From correctional facilities to public schools, from college campuses to highways and roads, population growth and migration within the state have increased the pressure to provide adequate facilities for Washington's citizens. State and federal laws dictating labor prices inflate the costs of public projects.
Taxpayers pay more and get less.
Clearly, this is one labor protection law that has outlived its time. Many of our recent publications are available as .pdf files. You will need Adobe Acrobat to read them. If you do not already have it you can download Adobe Acrobat for free .