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In January, Councilmember McDuffie joined WIN and Pepco for their announcement of a new partnership to provide higher wages for workers, advance racial equity and create a more inclusive economy. At the event, Councilmember McDuffie hailed the partnership as an example of the private sector stepping up in a meaningful way. This prevailing wage legislation builds upon Councilmember McDuffie’s efforts to support District workers, particularly those impacted by the pandemic.
“This groundbreaking legislation, one that advances the economic well-being of the citizens of the District, is applauded by the membership of the Washington Interfaith Network,” said Reverend Lionel Edmonds, Co-Founder, Washington Interfaith Network. “WIN has been working alongside Pepco to build a better financial future for the folks in our communities. This legislation is a great step in that direction.”
“At Pepco, we work every day to power a cleaner and brighter future for our customers and communities, and promote change that improves economic and social equity in our communities,” said Donna Cooper, Pepco Region President. “This includes working with our partners at WIN to support legislation that would establish a new underground electric utility work minimum wage and match the prevailing wage for contractors and subcontractors for designated worker classifications. We commend Councilmember McDuffie for introducing this important legislation.”
Pepco has approximately 245 contractors working on underground utilities every day and roughly 172 would see wage increases.
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