URGENT! Prevailing Wages Under Assault From California Lawmakers!

Act Now! Protect Your Wages From Most Brazen Attack in California History!

California lawmakers are poised to approve one of the most brazen assaults on prevailing wages in modern California history.

This the first time ever that a legislative body will vote to LOWER the wages of workers, and the impact on CSAEW members would be CATASTROPHIC. This is a clear effort to normalize paying skilled tradespeople far below area standards under the guise of housing production.

This cannot stand! Call and write your local Representative and Senator TODAY!

WHAT THIS BILL WOULD DO

This bill, AB 130, would set an artificial minimum wage in 44 counties for construction workers below the $20/hr Fast Food Minimum Wage! It seeks to establish a second-class wage structure that devalues the training and expertise of union electricians, effectively initiating a race to the bottom for wages in the construction industry.

The proposed wage scale would set minimums as low as $20 per hour without accounting for healthcare and force skilled workers into substandard, non-livable wages. This unjustly penalizes those who adhere to collective bargaining agreements and invest in rigorous apprenticeship programs. By excluding union workers and contractors, the bill favors cheap labor over quality work, disregarding the contributions of high-road contractors who provide career pathways and uphold safety standards.

Read Electrical Association Letter to Governor in Fierce Opposition by clicking the image below:

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HOW TO TAKE ACTION AND STOP THIS WAGE THEFT:

Step 1: Look up your elected officials: Find Your California Representatives

Step 2: Call them TODAY!

SAMPLE SCRIPT: “My name is [YOUR NAME], and I’m a member of IBEW Local [#]. I’m calling to urge Assembly Member/Senator [NAME] to vote NO on the proposed budget trailer bill. This bill undermines prevailing wage protections and threatens our livelihoods. Please vote NO!”

Step 3: After your call, LOG YOUR ACTION and sign up for updates here: Protect Prevailing Wages in California!

Let’s stand united to protect our rights and ensure fair wages for all workers!