Legislative Action Alert - AB 1034 - PAGA Carve-Out

TAKE ACTION—Contact Governor Newsom TODAY and urge him to sign AB 1034! 

AB 1034 (Asm. Grayson & Sen Cortese), co-sponsored by UCON, extends the original law passed in 2016 that allows union-signatory contractors to bargain for a PAGA exemption through CBAs. Without the passage of AB 1034, the exemption will expire. 

This safe harbor law has been a critical support for union-signatory contractors. It strengthens the business environment for UCON contractors and our labor partners and upholds the sanctity of Collective Bargaining Agreements. The Carpenters, Laborers, and Operating Engineers have joined UCON in support.  

Recent PAGA reforms signed by Governor Newsom will greatly reduce PAGA abuses; nonetheless, without the protections secured by AB 1034, union-signatory contractors will be exposed to rampant PAGA abuses despite agreements reached in good faith through Collective Bargaining Agreements.  

Visit UCON’s Grassroots Center today and send a pre-formulated letter to Governor Newsom to urge him to sign AB 1034 into law. 

Contact Emily Cohen, UCON EVP, for information.