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Montpelier Council Pauses Wage Rule | Montpelier News
Montpelier’s city council is weighing a comeback for its 2019 prevailing wage rule—paused in 2022 due to cost and bidding concerns—now proposing a three-month pause instead of repeal, to let the city manager craft a revised policy that honors fair pay while addressing budget and competition worries. Council members stress equity, urging the city to match contractor wages for its own public works staff, and agree to extend the suspension until November 11, when a draft amendment could be reviewed—aiming for a balanced solution that upholds worker fairness without straining finances. Listen in…
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