WD-FL20260222 01-02-26.pdf

This document is a General Decision wage determination for building construction projects in Pinellas County, Florida, effective 01/02/2026. It provides hourly rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction trade classifications, including Asbestos Workers, Electricians, Elevator Mechanics, Power Equipment Operators, Ironworkers, Pipefitters, Plumbers, Sheet Metal Workers, Carpenters, Laborers, and various equipment operators. Rates range from $11.31 for common laborers to $51.83 for elevator mechanics, with corresponding fringe benefits.

The document includes detailed notes on union rate identifiers, survey rate methodologies, and wage determination appeal processes. It also references Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors, which mandates that contractors provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours per year. The wage determination is part of the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division process for establishing prevailing wage rates for construction work in specific geographic areas, with rates updated to reflect current collective bargaining agreements and survey data.