Everything I have read on this mentions Unions. They are for it and think it's a great idea. That alone tells you everything you need to know.Originally Posted by dac244
The Union folks I deal with told me that when Pattoon signed that Bill into Law in 1997 it was so they could be more competitive. Patton publicly supported "collective wage bargaining" during his campaign and had the backing of Labor Unions.....and wouldn't you know he was elected. Again more info that supports him doing payback to the folks who got him elected. Just google him and prevailing wage laws and read it you will find what I found.
If your looking for a statement from the Unions that they sent money to Patton to push or renew this Bill you prolly won't find it but backing a candidate means just that.....Thats how it works.
Most laws are brought upon us by a perceived need or personal agenda. Someone of influence has to back that Bill and it's usually tied to some group with money. Many laws are out there that are not enforced and an original prevailing wage law was passed for Ky in 1940. I don't know or care what it said but as I stated Patton passed his version in 1997. I was bidding construction work at that time(still am) and it was the rage of the Union boys. We heard all kinds of stuff on it's about time the non-union contractors have to bid the same dollars as them so regardless of what is written on this topic......I lived it.
If you know any different I welcome the info. I have alot more data if you like that supports my claims. Info from other states like Michigan tells the same story. Unions are behind this.
I did what you asked so now it's your turn....or you just wanted me to read more about a subject that makes me sick.Which one is it??
http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/lrcpubs/RR304.pdf
https://www.mackinac.org/8909
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