Builders Say Union-Backed Wage Bill Could Raise Housing Costs
San Diego Tribune
By Philip Molnar
The latest fight between the homebuilding industry and unions is brewing in Sacramento over a bill that could require higher wages to workers on many residential projects.
Although authors of the legislation say it applies only to projects that use public money, the Building Industry Association is sounding the alarm on increased construction costs for private houses, condos and apartments.
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