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A growing number of construction contractors are tax cheats. They pay their employees off the books or, less often, wrongly classify them as independent contractors. It’s intentional. It’s a business model. Many use labor brokers and operate in the dark shadows of the underground economy. We ALL lose when contractors commit tax fraud—taxpayers, workers, law-abiding contractors and insurers.

“Wage theft and tax fraud deprive cities, states, and the federal government of critical tax dollars while denying ethical businesses the chance to fairly compete for work. Every worker should be afforded the dignity, benefits and protections they rightfully deserve,” NASRCC Executive Secretary-Treasurer Joe Byrne said.

“Exploited workers and law-abiding contractors do not deserve the hand they’ve been dealt because of the greed and callousness that is the foundation of the tax fraud business model,” said UBC General President Douglas J. McCarron. “We will not rest until this ends.”

Stand up and speak out. Join us for Tax Fraud Days of Action April 6th to 18th. Check in with your Local union hall for events in your area or click here.