Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09), a Democrat who works closely with UA Local 295 and the Florida Pipe Trades, is pushing back on a Department of Labor move that could weaken Davis-Bacon wage standards at key federal aerospace and defense sites. His message is clear: complex national security projects require skilled workers paid the proper prevailing wage. When Members of Congress stand up for strong wage determinations, they help protect union standards, prevent low-road underbidding, and ensure critical federal projects are built by a highly trained workforce earning fair pay.