Austin ISD's board is expected to vote Thursday on a resolution that would increase protections for construction workers. If voters approve AISD’s $2.44 billion package, there will be many new construction projects within the district. | BeckyFogel
, which requires safety training, living wages and workers’ compensation protections.
“The passage of this resolution will put AISD on par with other local government entities who have declared protecting workers and establishing living wages as top priorities and part of our core community values,” he said. “Unfortunately, prevailing wages remain at poverty levels in Central Texas for many working in the construction field, including laborers, painters and carpenters,” he said.Workers Defense Project
“The trustees are familiar with the [Better BuilderⓇ] program and the standards and they’ve seen it be really successful when other public entities have done this,” he said. “So, I think we’re really hopeful and optimistic that they’ll approve the resolution because I think they understand where the community is coming from.”
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