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The revolt against the Davis-Bacon Act.(social impacts of labor law)
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The American Enterprise
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January 1, 1997| Author:
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Contractors are revolting against the Davis-Bacon Act labor law that advocates the payment of prevailing wages on all federal construction contracts. This results in the isolation of non-union builders from the government jobs and raises the costs to taxpayers. The law also destroys job opportunities for low-skilled workers and allows them to work only after receiving training. The fight against this act has united minorities and conservatives into a potent alliance.
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