August 22nd, 2016 by WCBC Radio

A local union member addressed the Allegany County Commissioners during the county’s regular business meeting- concerned that the cost of labor is being blamed for the high cost of construction projects in the area. He pointed to the much higher than projected price tag for the new Allegany High School as example.  County Commissioner Bill Valentine, who is currently serving on the state Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, said that he doesn’t view labor costs- particularly prevailing wage- as the problem….