Common Construction Wage

The Real Cost of Repeal

Wages make up only 23% of
construction costs in Indiana

What do Hoosier businesses and

local officials have to say about the
cost of repeal?
From a business whose wages make up more than
the average The savings touted in media releases
are almost laughable. Taking a $1 million project,
20% savings is $200k while labor costs are $300K. To
achieve this savings wages would decline 67%. This
savings would require wages to be $6.93 to $9.24 per
hour below minimum wage. C. Lane Slaughter,
President, Glenroy Construction Co.
From one of the states largest contractors
Common construction wage ensures taxpayer money
goes back into the Indiana economy keeping
communities strong. Bill Mott, Corporate VP, Labor
Relations, Hunt Construction

What does this mean?

It means repealing common
construction wage will NOT generate
10%-20% savings for taxpayers unless
workers are paid less than minimum
wage

From a local business association representing 22

contractors I am proud our employees make a fair
and decent wage and in turn pay taxes so this
community can continue to strive to be one of the
best places in the state to live. Our workers are well
trained and produce a quality projects, and repealing
the wage law will only weaken the end product, by
allowing outside firms to lower the standard of living,
and the quality of buildings we construct. Steven
Habben, President, Associated Building Contractors of
Lafayette
From 28 Republican and Democrat Mayors The
current common construction wage system is
working. It emphasizes safety, training, getting the
job done right the first time, and it provides fair and
livable wages to the men and woman who dedicate
themselves to projects that strengthen our
communities.

Dont be fooled by politics and D.C. lobbyists the numbers dont add up!
Its math and its that simple. Over 4,000 Hoosier contractors employing
75,000 local workers agree Common construction wage is the best deal
for taxpayers, keeps jobs local, and drives economic development!