The Laborers’ District Council recently issued the attached letter as a friendly, though very serious, warning to any contractor who might consider signing any contract (Utility or Road) with Operating Engineers, Local 324 (OE 324). The letter was initially addressed to MITA, but will also be sent directly to ALL contractors

Earlier today, MDOT communicated their direction and plans for implementing the repeal of the State of Michigan prevailing wages on projects they process through bid letting to MITA.  Although the Michigan legislature passed legislation on June 6th repealing Michigan’s long-standing prevailing wage law, MDOT indicated that the formal implementation date