Legal Opinion
Local No. 497 v. Public Utility District No. 2
Washington Supreme Court
Decided April 18, 1985No. 51176-4PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBrachtenbach, J.
The issue is which of two statutes governs the setting of minimum wages by a public utility district (hereinafter PUD). RCW 39.12 is a "prevailing wage" statute applicable to all public works by the State or any county, municipality or political subdivisions. An earlier statute, RCW 54.04.090, is a "prevailing wage" statute limited to PUD's. Their provisions conflict. The trial court interpreted and applied RCW 54.04.090. We reverse.
The plaintiff-appellant is International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 497, AFL-CIO (hereinafter Union). The defendants-respondents are Public…
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