Industry Spotlight: 2026 Negotiations Cycle

After completing negotiations with OE12, Cement Masons (S. CA), and Teamsters (S.CA) in 2025, UCON and our craft committees are ramping up for negotiations with the NorCal and SoCal Carpenters and Laborers, including various specialty agreements and the Cement Masons (N. CA) in 2026.  

This cycle has been unlike any other cycle before and represents a new era of collective bargaining.

What is the state of collective bargaining collaboration?

The most notable development this cycle has been the industry collaboration and commitment to better bargaining and better outcomes. UCON is proud to have participated and led the way in making partnering a reality. The most recent agreements reached were done with buy-in from all associations and their chief negotiators, which represents significant industry progress and a new era in bargaining.  

Want a say in what gets bargained?

Make sure to share your thoughts, challenges, and needs in our contractor negotiations surveys for Laborers (N. CA), Laborers (S. CA), and Cement Masons (N. CA).  

Want a more direct impact on bargaining outcomes?  

UCON is always looking for motivated contractors to join our craft committees and bargaining teams to help negotiate the various collective bargaining agreements UCON is party to. Bargaining offers an opportunity to be at the table with industry top brass, develop as a leader, and be part of decisions that impact your bottom line 

If you are interested joining a UCON craft committee and being an active participant in the negotiations prep or the bargaining process, reach out to UCON Director of Labor Relations Derek Borghi, (925) 775-5874 to learn more about how you can get involved.