Bill > SB588

This bill establishes the Prevailing Wage Co-Enforcement Program within the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to train volunteers to help identify violations of the state's Prevailing Wage Act. The program allows volunteers (called program participants) to conduct labor compliance site visits, interview workers, and assist with audits under specific circumstances, such as when a public body reports potential problems or a worker alerts them to a possible violation. Participants must undergo an orientation, wear a department-issued identification badge, notify the secretary before visiting a site, and follow strict guidelines, including not accepting payments, not disclosing certain information, and submitting detailed reports to the department within 48 hours of any site visit or worker interview. The bill prohibits program participants from representing labor unions, wearing union attire, distributing union literature, or engaging in activities that could be seen as pro-union or politically motivated. The department can exclude individuals who have conflicts of interest or violate program rules, and participants who conduct investigations with political motivation can be barred from the program for up to five years, with a permanent ban possible after multiple infractions. The program aims to enhance enforcement of prevailing wage requirements on public work projects by leveraging volunteer assistance while maintaining strict neutrality and professionalism.

Labor and Employment

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