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United Contractors empowers, advocates for, and supports California’s union contractors. We are relentlessly committed to serving the needs of our members while building the next generation of industry leaders. When you join UCON, you strengthen your business and the collective industry.
Grateful and thankful to have UCON as my #1 resource. Over the last twenty years, there hasn’t been a time they couldn’t help us navigate a situation.
Audrey Kaili, Esquivel Grading & Paving, Inc.
Being a member of UCON is an essential function of our business. Having the ability to rely on an expert resource for help and insight with larger industry-wide subjects allows us to be more efficient and in turn make better business decisions.
Brian O’Rourke, DeSilva Gates Construction
You’re always there for us.
Carlos Raposo, J.J.R. Construction, Inc.
UCON is a platform for Contractors who want to keep this industry thriving. The return to members are tenfold the cost of membership.
Brianna Newton, Veteran Pipeline Construction/Charge EPC
770+ Members Throughout California
40Mil+ Man-Hours Statewide
99% Member Retention
3,250+ Members, Leaders and Partners Attend UCON Events in 2024

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CA SB 253/261 and BOI

ESG:

California has passed two new laws requiring businesses to disclose their carbon emissions and climate-related financial risks. The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (Senate Bill 253) requires large businesses operating in California to publicly report their greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (Senate Bill 261) mandates that companies disclose the threats they face as a result of climate change.

SB 253: Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act:

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Mark Breslin, UCON CEO, Celebrates 40 Years—A Special Message

40 years ago, I walked into a little office in Dublin, California, to interview for a job. 105 people applied. All wanting to be the association’s Field Rep. A fancy name for an entry-level position. The 6 contractors interviewing me wore jeans, boots, and Rolexes. They also had no bullshit looks on their faces. I wore a burgundy Pierre Cardin 3-piece suit. I drove a 1981 yellow Toyota. I wanted it bad. At the end, I didn’t care about the pay, terms, or benefits. I knew right then I wanted to work for those guys—no matter what. And those people turned out to be all of you.

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Advocacy & Support for Ongoing Issues with DIR eCPR System

Learn about recent discussions with DIR on system challenges, and next steps for support.

Yesterday, several union contractor associations met with senior management at DIR concerning well-documented problems with the new eCPR system.  Since the system was adopted, there have been countless glitches and licensees have had difficulty submitting eCPR. 

DIR noted the following:

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