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You state you are a "Helper" ? On prevailing wage jobs there is no such position. In the electrical field you are one of three things , on prevailing wage projects. A Laborer , An Apprentice , Or a Journeyman Electrician. If your not enrolled in a recognized apprenticeship program you may be listed as a laborer. Check this out BEFORE raising heck with the boss. Take the time to check out ALL the facts, DO NOT go by hear say !!! This way if the boss is on the level you haven't made a fool of yourself and should the boss be "dealing dirty" you have all the needed information in which to hang him !
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