Industry Issues Spotlight - Caltrans Alert

UCON recently received numerous reports of Caltrans officials enforcing two costly policies impacting contractors statewide:  

(1) claims that prevailing wage coverage extends to the on/off-haul of equipment and all delivery of materials, and 
(2) rejection of special shift pay on eligible weekend work. 

In response, UCON drafted and issued letters on behalf of the industry… and other associations for Caltrans to immediately correct their practices in alignment with applicable law. 

Please click below to access UCON's guidance on addressing special shift pay issues and the legal response regarding claims on the coverage of on/off-haul of equipment under prevailing wage. 

Caltrans Alert - UCON Guidance on Special Shifts 3.6.2024 

UCON's Legal Opinion to Caltrans - Clarification on Prevailing Wage Delivery of Materials 3.4.2024

UCON Advocacy Letter to Caltrans - Equipment Hauling Coverage 4.2.24 

If you have questions or are dealing with any of these issues, reach out to your preferred UCON rep or UCON's Labor & Member Services Team at (925) 855-7900 or laborteam@unitedcontractors.org