Sheet Metal Workers' International Ass'n, Local Union No. 33 v. Gene's Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

{¶ 1} This case involves two legal issues interpreting Ohio’s prevailing-wage laws. First, we must determine whether a labor organization that obtains written authorization to represent one employee has standing as an “interested party” to pursue violations of prevailing-wage law on behalf of any other employee on the project. Second, we must determine whether shop employees who work off-site manufacturing materials to be used in or in connection with a public improvement project are entitled to prevailing-wage rates.

*249{¶ 2} For the reasons that follow, we hold that a labor organization that is…