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Code · U.S. Code · Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE · CHAPTER 80— PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT · SUBCHAPTER I— LOCAL PUBLIC WORKS · § 6708

§ 6708. Wage standards for laborers and mechanics; enforcement

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All laborers and mechanics employed on projects assisted by the Secretary under this chapter shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40. The Secretary shall not extend any financial assistance under this chapter for such project without first obtaining adequate assurance that these labor standards will be maintained upon the construction work.
The Secretary of Labor shall have, with respect to the labor standards specified in this provision, the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (15 F.R. 3176; 64 Stat. 1267), and section 3145 of title 40.
(Pub. L. 94–369, title I, § 109, July 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 1001; Pub. L. 95–28, title I, § 108, May 13, 1977, 91 Stat. 119.)
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  • 64 Stat. 1267
  • Pub. L. 94–369, title I, § 109
  • 90 Stat. 1001
  • Pub. L. 95–28, title I, § 108
  • 91 Stat. 119
  • 40 U.S.C. 276a
  • section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1964
  • 40 U.S.C. 276c
  • section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934
  • Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c)
  • 116 Stat. 1303
  • Pub. L. 95–28
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§ 6708
Wage standards for laborers and mechanics; enforcement
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Stat.64 Stat. 1267
Pub. L.Pub. L. 94–369, title I, § 109
Stat.90 Stat. 1001
Pub. L.Pub. L. 95–28, title I, § 108
Stat.91 Stat. 119
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