Construction workers oppose prevailing wage at State Capitol hearing

HARTFORD —  The legislature held a hearing Tuesday where both sides urged lawmakers on the issue of prevailing wages as a factor in the cost of public works projects. The Labor & Public Employees Committee heard testimony from the First Selectman of Newtown and Secretary of Connecticut Council of Small Towns, Pat Llodra. She said lowering the prevailing wage can open up numerous job opportunities and more around the state of Connecticut. “Adjusting the prevailing w