Member Benefits

United Contractors (UCON) 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. UCON was founded BY union contractors FOR union contractors — of any size, across all regions of California — and continues to be governed by leaders in the industry.

470 heavy civil, union-signatory contractors have put their trust in us. See who they are.

Labor Relations & Contractor Help Desk

Labor Relations is the foundation of United Contractors, and more than 500+ union-signatory contractors turn to us for solutions. We get results.

Our members are our mission. When you have a problem, we are here to help. Let our experienced and dedicated Labor & Member Services (LMS) Team help you. Our team is available to help all key members of your team – executive managers, payroll, HR, project managers, estimators, superintendents, etc. Areas that we regularly assist our members with include:

Political Advocacy

Elevating the Industry

Over the last decade, UCON has helped secure more than $90B in public works infrastructure in California.

Member Service:

UCON’s Political Advocacy and Government Relations team improves, expands, and protects union contractors’ interests, influencing public policy, political and regulatory advocacy. Together, we do the hard work for members - building coalitions, marshaling political support, driving local and state ballot measures, ensuring regulatory fairness, fostering agency relations, and assisting with complex compliance requirements.

Regulatory

UCON offers free regulatory compliance assistance and promotes and advocates for fair specifications with public agencies. UCON provides key testimony to state agencies on behalf of industry and promotes grassroots action among members as well as informs and educates the industry on regulatory changes through comprehensive seminars and up-to-date bulletins. UCON is a leading industry voice in the fight for a fair and reasonable regulatory environment.

Safety Services

United Contractors provides the necessary knowledge, tools, training, and support to members. We enable them to meet the safety requirements set for the industry.

UCON assists with citations and construction safety regulations brought about by interaction with Cal/OSHA or public agencies, general contractors, and private owners for our contractor members. We provide a wide range of services that will ensure your company and employees are protected.

Events

Connecting with the Industry

Building meaningful business relationships strengthens the industry and the connection and collaboration with fellow UCON members.

Through our events - Crab Feed, Scholarship Throw Down for Education, BBQ, Summer Beach Bash, our PAC fundraiser, Sal Rubino Golf Classic and our Advocacy Auction - no one brings the industry together like UCON.

Link to Events Calendar

What We Do