This bill amends the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act to include new definitions and provisions related to public works contracts, specifically addressing custom fabrication work. It defines "public work" to encompass construction activities, including custom fabrication, and specifies that workmen engaged in custom fabrication are to be compensated at the same prevailing wage rates as those performing project work. The bill also introduces a new definition for "custom fabrication," detailing the types of goods and materials involved and clarifying that such work is subject to the same compliance and reporting requirements as other public work contracts.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes that specifications for public work contracts must include minimum wage rates for workmen, including those involved in custom fabrication. It mandates that workmen must be paid the appropriate rate for their craft without the possibility of receiving multiple rates on the same project. The Secretary of Labor and Industry is tasked with determining prevailing wage rates for all workmen, including those engaged in custom fabrication, ensuring that they receive the prevailing minimum wage for their respective crafts in the locality of the project. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1033 (Jul 08, 2025): P.L.987, No.442