Prevailing wages are established by regulatory agencies for each trade and occupation employed in the performance of public work, as well as by State Departments of Labor or their equivalents. Prevailing wages were first established shortly after the Civil War when Congress passed the National Eight Hour Day law.upporters suggest that prevailing wage laws seek to prevent public construction projects from destabilizing a local construction industry and to advance other priorities such as workforce development, green building, and greenhouse gas reduction.
In some species, the claspers are held in place by spiny projections. Claspers can also refer to appendages some male insects use to hold females in place during copulation. Male dragonflies, for example, have sharp claspers at the tip of their segmented bodies that fit into the back of the femaleâs head during mating. (Read more about dragonflies' strange sex habits.)
Posted on 10th Jan 2013 @ 6:11 AM. Bracelet clasps are integral pieces to any bracelet and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Bringing both ends of the bracelet together to a secure close. There are several types of claps used in bracelets making. Some bracelet clasps are easier to use, while others hold more securely. When you are shopping for bracelets, it is important to know how each clasp type works to decide whether or not the jewelry is right for you.