The resolution acknowledges the importance of skilled trades workers in the construction industry, highlighting that these jobs offer competitive wages without the need for college degrees and are often learned through apprenticeships. It recognizes the need for a demographic shift towards a more diverse workforce in public works projects, which are subject to prevailing wage rate laws and often funded by federal dollars. The prevailing wage includes support for apprenticeship programs, suggesting that public works can be a catalyst for diversifying the construction workforce with proper oversight.

The resolution calls on the Department of Labor and Training to develop recommendations to increase diversity among workers on public works projects. These recommendations should include potential legislation or other measures to improve workforce diversity and suggest allocating approximately 2.1 percent of federal highway funds to initiatives that support diversity in heavy road and highway construction. The funds would be used for advertising industry careers, supporting an Affirmative Action Taskforce, childcare, career and technical education programs in specific areas, and organizations that promote diversity in trades. The resolution also instructs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to relevant transportation authorities and the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training.