Prescribed Wage Rates for Common Construction Occupations in Guam

2008POEA MARKET UPDATE NO. 18-08PRESCRIBED WAGE RATES FOR COMMON CONSTRUCTION OCCUPATIONS IN GUAMThe U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued the new wage rates for common construction occupations for Guam. The new wage rates which took effect on 28 July 2008, will be applicable until 15 January 2009, after which they will be subject to regular review by the U.S. Immigration.  OccupationHourly Wage RatesBricklayerUS$16.72Carpenter16.14Cement Mason16.32Construction Equipment Mechanic16.33Cook, Camp11.85Electrician18.39Heating, air conditioning & refrigeration mechanic15.73Operating engineer (heavy equip. operator)16.39Painter16.89Pipefitter17.80Plasterer13.07Plumber17.60Reinforcing metal worker14.95Sheet-metal worker18.05Structural steel worker15.73Surveyor helper15.98Welder19.15 The above rates are applicable to both new and renewal temporary labor certifications. The prevailing wage rate on applications approved prior to the implementation of these new rates shall remain in effect for the duration of the existing labor certifications.For further information, you may contact Maria Connelley, Director of Labor at (671) 475-0775, or Greg Massey, Administrator for the Alien Labor Processing & Certification Division (ALPOD) at (671) 475-7005.For the information and guidance of all concerned. CAIHTE