Wage Rates IL20250019 10 Jan 2025.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document for dredging construction projects in Illinois, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. The document specifies prevailing wage rates for various dredging-related job classifications across different geographical areas within Illinois, including the St. Louis, Louisville, Huntington, and Chicago Districts of the Army Corps of Engineers. The wage rates cover multiple job categories such as Engineers and Mechanics, Levermen and Boatmen, and Oiler/Deckhand, with hourly rates ranging from $36.30 to $55.69 depending on the specific area and job classification.

The document also includes important regulatory notes about Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which establish minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. For contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, contractors must pay covered workers at least $17.75 per hour, with rates adjusted annually. The document provides detailed instructions for wage determination appeals and specifies that the rates are based on surveys of union and non-union wages, with mechanisms for updating rates to reflect changes in collective bargaining agreements. The wage determination covers dredging projects on rivers including the Kaskaskي River, Minnesota River, Mississippi River, and Ohio River within Illinois.