B03_Forestry_WD_1977-0209_Rev_79_12232024.pdf

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for the Forestry Industry (Wage Determination No.: 1977-0209, Revision No.: 79), effective 12/23/2024. The wage determination establishes hourly rates for various forestry-related occupations in Washington state, including Brush/Precommercial Thinner at $18.85, Choker Setter at $22.58, Faller/Bucker at $32.18, and Forestry Logging Heavy Equipment Operator at $25.48. The document includes provisions for health and welfare benefits at $5.36 per hour, vacation time (1-3 weeks based on years of service), and eleven paid holidays per year.

The wage determination also details uniform allowance requirements, specifying that contractors must provide employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or reimbursement, with cleaning and maintenance potentially reimbursed at rates of $3.35 per week or $0.67 per day. The document outlines a conformance process for job classifications not initially listed in the wage determination, requiring contractors to submit detailed documentation to the contracting officer for review and approval of additional occupation classifications and corresponding wage rates.