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Contractors

Relentlessly Committed. Since 1970.

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

Most recent News Articles

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Built for What's Next: UCON's 2026 Scholarship Award Winners

United Contractors is thrilled to announce a record-breaking $100,000 in scholarships awarded to 25 outstanding students. These recipients represent the next generation of leaders who will make a positive impact in their professions and communities. They embody the drive, determination, and grit that UCON members stand for. We are proud to invest in their futures and honored to welcome them into our UCON community.

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UCON Special Negotiations Update

The UCON bargaining teams have been engaged in negotiations over the past few months, together with their counterparts from other associations. Master Agreement negotiations have finally concluded for Laborers and Carpenters in Southern California, and Laborers in Northern California, along with the OE3 Concrete Pump Master Agreement. The following is an update on negotiations with these crafts.

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Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

The following statement was released from Caltrans following the SR-74 Work Zone Shooting Incident

Industry Partners,

A recent fatal shooting occurred within a Caltrans construction work zone on State Route 74 in Riverside County. Preliminary information indicates that a dispute between a contractor employee and a member of the public escalated into a confrontation involving firearms. 

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R.E.A.L. Safety Awards

Submit your application for UCON's 2025 R.E.A.L. Safety Awards Program. All UCON contractor members in good standing are eligible to apply for any of the award categories. OSHA documents are from California (Cal/OSHA).

  • Man-Hours Categories
  • Most Improved Safety Rating
  • Most Unique Safety Project
  • Safety Hero of the Year
  • No previous winning project can be entered for the same award.

Deadline to Apply: April 24, 2026

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