OLR: Who we are
and what we do
Many HUD programs include provisions for compliance with Federal labor provisions,
including the payment of Federal prevailing wage rates on covered projects.The
Office of Labor Relations is responsible for oversight and enforcement in most
of these areas.
HUD Labor Relations staff ensure that construction laborers
and mechanics working on coverded projects are paid no less than the Federal prevailing
wage rate for the type of work they perform. There are similar requirements for
laborers and mechanics performing maintenance work for public and Indian housing
agencies. In addition to these responsibilities, OLR staff work to support employment
and apprenticeship initiatives.
We work with contractors, housing and community
development industry groups, State, local and tribal agencies, and organized labor
groups. Labor Relations staff undertake investigations into suspected violations
of Federal labor standards provisions.
Finally, a major function of Labor
Relations staff is to provide technical support to State, local and tribal agencies
administering HUD programs. Our field staff frequently hold training seminars
about Federal labor standards in HUD programs. Here is a list of upcoming training
seminars that we plan to offer. (Find
a training seminar)