Bill would require annual prevailing‑wage updates on public‑works contracts, drawing support from trades and concern from contractors Engrossed SB 5061 would require public‑works contracts to update prevailing wages annually (exempting residential/small works), defenders say it prevents wage erosion on multi‑year projects; contractors urged change‑order guardrails to protect smaller firms from unpredictable increases.

A new bill could reshape public works contracts in Washington by requiring annual updates to prevailing wages, sparking a fierce debate between labor advocates and contractors over worker rights and project costs.

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