B03_WD_1998-0467_Rev_59_12232024.pdf

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for contracts involving forestry, land management, and public use area cleaning in Virginia. The wage determination (No. 1998-0467) provides detailed hourly rates for various forestry-related occupations, including Brush/Precommercial Thinner ($15.69), Forestry Truck Driver ($29.88), General Forestry Laborer ($19.70), and Tree Planter ($12.78).

The document specifies comprehensive benefits for workers, including $5.36 per hour for health and welfare (up to 40 hours per week), 1 week of paid vacation after 1 year of service, and 11 paid holidays annually. Additional provisions cover uniform allowances, with contractors required to provide uniforms without cost to employees. The wage determination applies to contracts entered into on or after specific dates, with minimum wage rates tied to Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, ensuring workers receive at least the prescribed hourly rates for all hours worked in 2025.