I recommend all to support this ordinance. Quality Compensation brings Quality Craftmanship. Phoenix ( and Arizona in general ) has been anti - labor too long. Poor Standards, Poor Craftmanship, Low wages, Low Moral, high turnover= Phoenix ( Entire State actually)
Prevailing wage will increase costs in every facet which will be passed along to consumers whom are already in distress due to the economy. This will not just be construct but also maintenance services affecting HOA’s and destabilizing their budgets resulting in a drop in home values.
On behalf of the Arizona Nursery Association, who represent the retail and wholesale nurseries and garden centers, we are opposed to Phoenix’s adoption of a Prevailing Wage Ordinance. We feel it is unnecessary and our wages paid have never been higher.
My name is Joshua Schifferer and I work for GO Industrial. We frequently develop projects within the Phoenix city limits for companies that locate here from all over the world and provide high paying jobs to our communities. Please vote no on this proposal that will only make us less competitive in the international and national markets. Prevailing wages will absolutely have a negative affect on our communities by not allowing the most people the chance of having a job. Keep our city free!
As President of Suntec Concrete and Chairman of the AZ Builders Alliance representing 320 union and non-union companies alike we strongly oppose this proposed ordinance. As an employer representing 2000 tradesmen and women in AZ this ordinance singles out one industry, why? Free market wages have risen 20% in the last two-years and most exceed those in the prevailing wage ordinance as it exists today. This ordinance will place unfair burden on those most at risk in our contracting communities.
The Arizona Builders Alliance represents more than 320 contractors, subcontractors, and affiliate businesses in Arizona; this includes thousands of employees - union and non-union. We strongly urge your opposition to this ordinance. Most importantly, it is illegal under state law. It is bad policy that will result in higher costs for city projects with little, if any, gain for employees and expensive overhead for both the city and the contractor. Please vote against this proposal.
NAIOP Arizona, the leading voice for commercial real estate development, opposes the draft prevailing wage ordinance. State statute prohibits municipalities from enacting regulation on prevailing wage. The ordinance would artificially and significantly increase the costs of projects and reduce competition among businesses. The ordinance is a solution in search of a problem and NAIOP Arizona, on behalf of our members and the development industry, urge you to oppose the ordinance and vote no.
Rex Mann from European Pavers Southwest. We as a company oppose the legislation to artificially increase the pay for our trade, Concrete Paver Installation. Construction wages have never been higher. The need to raise them is not needed. And, the additional required paperwork is not welcome either.
Prevailing wage regulations are disastrous. Construction workers, including the more than 90% NOT affiliated with or represented by unions, enjoy outstanding pay and benefits across the industry. Forcing prevailing wage regulations onto projects does nothing but direct more work to union firms, which are often the least cost-effective options. It is nothing more than a left-handed way for Democratic legislators to pay off their union backers to the detriment of workers, projects and budgets.
This is a solution in search of a problem. Construction wages have never been higher in the state. This is bad public policy that will harm small businesses trying to work with the city. Many businesses will no longer be able to compete for city projects. In addition, this proposal will cost millions of taxpayer dollars that could be better spent helping all Phoenix residents. Please vote no.
My name is Chris Light, New Electric Company. i oppose this prevailing wage ordinance as it does not serve our labor force. We must keep our great State of Arizona as well as our municipalities a "right to work" enterprise. This would only add overall costs & administrative duties that will not serve the individuals.
Recent studies show that Arizona construction companies pay wages equal to or greater than published prevailing wages for skilled craft labor. The shortage of skilled workers ensures that companies pay competitive wages and offer benefits, training, and apprenticeships. The proposed prevailing wage ordinance, including the requirement to pay into apprenticeship programs, will only reduce competition and increase the cost of City projects while disadvantaging and harming small businesses.
Keep Phoenix a Right to Work city. Look at your budget deficits and then see what adding prevailing wage will add to the costs of every CIP in the pipeline> Projects closed or canceled because they are over budget and cost too much. You plan for these projects and spend the money to do so and then when bid out, the costs exceed your budget exponentially. Prevailing wage disparity. How does this benefit the citizens of this community who pay the taxes. Projects promised will be shelved.
My name is Patrick Wallain with ABLEMKR and we are opposed to this prevailing wage ordinance. It is simply unnecessary and can cause the following issues:
- it will increase project costs
- less jobs because of higher wages
- it adds administrative complexity
- distorts local wages
- creates disadvantage for small businesses because larger firms can absorb the rate increases
My name is Josh Umar, and I'm the Executive Director of the American Subcontractors Association of Arizona. We oppose this prevailing wage ordinance as both unnecessary and illegal.
I recommend all to support this ordinance. Quality Compensation brings Quality Craftmanship. Phoenix ( and Arizona in general ) has been anti - labor too long. Poor Standards, Poor Craftmanship, Low wages, Low Moral, high turnover= Phoenix ( Entire State actually)
Prevailing wage will increase costs in every facet which will be passed along to consumers whom are already in distress due to the economy. This will not just be construct but also maintenance services affecting HOA’s and destabilizing their budgets resulting in a drop in home values.
On behalf of the Arizona Nursery Association, who represent the retail and wholesale nurseries and garden centers, we are opposed to Phoenix’s adoption of a Prevailing Wage Ordinance. We feel it is unnecessary and our wages paid have never been higher.
My name is Joshua Schifferer and I work for GO Industrial. We frequently develop projects within the Phoenix city limits for companies that locate here from all over the world and provide high paying jobs to our communities. Please vote no on this proposal that will only make us less competitive in the international and national markets. Prevailing wages will absolutely have a negative affect on our communities by not allowing the most people the chance of having a job. Keep our city free!
On behalf of the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, we are opposed to Phoenix’s adoption of a Prevailing Wage Ordinance.
As President of Suntec Concrete and Chairman of the AZ Builders Alliance representing 320 union and non-union companies alike we strongly oppose this proposed ordinance. As an employer representing 2000 tradesmen and women in AZ this ordinance singles out one industry, why? Free market wages have risen 20% in the last two-years and most exceed those in the prevailing wage ordinance as it exists today. This ordinance will place unfair burden on those most at risk in our contracting communities.
The Arizona Builders Alliance represents more than 320 contractors, subcontractors, and affiliate businesses in Arizona; this includes thousands of employees - union and non-union. We strongly urge your opposition to this ordinance. Most importantly, it is illegal under state law. It is bad policy that will result in higher costs for city projects with little, if any, gain for employees and expensive overhead for both the city and the contractor. Please vote against this proposal.
NAIOP Arizona, the leading voice for commercial real estate development, opposes the draft prevailing wage ordinance. State statute prohibits municipalities from enacting regulation on prevailing wage. The ordinance would artificially and significantly increase the costs of projects and reduce competition among businesses. The ordinance is a solution in search of a problem and NAIOP Arizona, on behalf of our members and the development industry, urge you to oppose the ordinance and vote no.
Unnecessary.
Just another way to hamper free enterprise, the system that creates the most wealth for the most folks.
Rex Mann from European Pavers Southwest. We as a company oppose the legislation to artificially increase the pay for our trade, Concrete Paver Installation. Construction wages have never been higher. The need to raise them is not needed. And, the additional required paperwork is not welcome either.
Keep Phoenix a right to work city. Prevailing wage would add unnecessary cost and be a detriment to many, many small businesses.
Prevailing wage regulations are disastrous. Construction workers, including the more than 90% NOT affiliated with or represented by unions, enjoy outstanding pay and benefits across the industry. Forcing prevailing wage regulations onto projects does nothing but direct more work to union firms, which are often the least cost-effective options. It is nothing more than a left-handed way for Democratic legislators to pay off their union backers to the detriment of workers, projects and budgets.
This is a solution in search of a problem. Construction wages have never been higher in the state. This is bad public policy that will harm small businesses trying to work with the city. Many businesses will no longer be able to compete for city projects. In addition, this proposal will cost millions of taxpayer dollars that could be better spent helping all Phoenix residents. Please vote no.
My name is Chris Light, New Electric Company. i oppose this prevailing wage ordinance as it does not serve our labor force. We must keep our great State of Arizona as well as our municipalities a "right to work" enterprise. This would only add overall costs & administrative duties that will not serve the individuals.
Recent studies show that Arizona construction companies pay wages equal to or greater than published prevailing wages for skilled craft labor. The shortage of skilled workers ensures that companies pay competitive wages and offer benefits, training, and apprenticeships. The proposed prevailing wage ordinance, including the requirement to pay into apprenticeship programs, will only reduce competition and increase the cost of City projects while disadvantaging and harming small businesses.
Keep Phoenix a Right to Work city. Look at your budget deficits and then see what adding prevailing wage will add to the costs of every CIP in the pipeline> Projects closed or canceled because they are over budget and cost too much. You plan for these projects and spend the money to do so and then when bid out, the costs exceed your budget exponentially. Prevailing wage disparity. How does this benefit the citizens of this community who pay the taxes. Projects promised will be shelved.
My name is Patrick Wallain with ABLEMKR and we are opposed to this prevailing wage ordinance. It is simply unnecessary and can cause the following issues:
- it will increase project costs
- less jobs because of higher wages
- it adds administrative complexity
- distorts local wages
- creates disadvantage for small businesses because larger firms can absorb the rate increases
My name is Josh Umar, and I'm the Executive Director of the American Subcontractors Association of Arizona. We oppose this prevailing wage ordinance as both unnecessary and illegal.