EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR OF PUERTO RICO, HON. RICARDO ROSSELLÓ-NEVARES, TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS, TO BRING INTO FORCE THE LAWS REQUIRING THE USE OF CEMENT PRODUCED IN PUERTO RICO, AND TO REQUIRE THE USE OF LABOR AGREEMENTS IN PUBLICLY FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
| Jurisdicción | Puerto Rico |
| Fecha | 15 Enero 2018 |
| Orden ejecutiva nº | OE-2018-033 ENG |
CERTIFIED TRANSLATION
GOVERNMENT OF PUERTO RICO
LA FORTALEZA
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
Administrative Bulletin Number: OE-2018-033
EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR OF PUERTO RICO, HON. RICARDO
ROSSELLÓ-NEVARES, TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE OF CONSTRUCTION
WORKERS, TO BRING INTO FORCE THE LAWS REQUIRING THE USE OF
CEMENT PRODUCED IN PUERTO RICO, AND TO REQUIRE THE USE OF LABOR
AGREEMENTS IN PUBLICLY FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
WHEREAS: The purchase and procurement of goods and services from private entities is
one of the primary governmental functions. These functions include the
contracting of construction work for the Government of Puerto Rico.
WHEREAS: The Government of Puerto Rico is Puerto Rico’s main employer and
contractor. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the Government of Puerto
Rico to execute efficient contracts leading to the economic development
of the Island. This includes the establishment of public policy that
promote the economic well-being of workers and that will foster labor
peace in the companies that enter into contracts with the Government.
WHEREAS: The recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico after the strike of
Hurricanes Irma and María will constitute a challenge that will require a
massive investment of federal and state funds. This investment will
result in an increase in activity in the building sector, which has been
severely affected in recent years.
WHEREAS: The construction industry is a major source of employment in Puerto
Rico, especially for the working class, which has been the most affected
by the economic and fiscal crisis of the past four (4) years. In calendar
year 2012, 17 million cement bags were produced in Puerto Rico. In
calendar year 2014, this figure fell to 7 million; a 60% reduction.
Construction accounted for 3.2 billion dollars of economic activity in
2015, as compared to 6 billion in 2005. Therefore, it is a ministerial duty
of the government to ensure the well-being of construction workers who
work every day from sunrise to sunset for the economic development of
Puerto Rico.
WHEREAS: The salaries of construction workers in Puerto Rico are well below what
they deserve based on the risks and sacrifices they face in their work.
In the United States, it is typical for construction workers to earn over
$70.00 per hour, while a worker doing the same job in Puerto Rico earns
$7.25. The nearly 36,000 construction workers laboring in Puerto Rico
are suffering the consequences of this wage injustice.
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