UCON Masthead Portfolio Expansion
Why It's Important for the Industry
In line with growing influence across the state, UCON recently became a joint masthead for the Cement Masons (N. CA). Masthead status primarily refers to being the primary bargaining partner with a certain craft as well as the association agreement that gets submitted to the DIR to set prevailing wage.
Within the past year, UCON expanded our masthead status portfolio beyond the OE3 Master Labor Agreement (MLA) to include the Laborers (S. CA), Pile Drivers (N. CA), and now Cement Masons (N. CA) MLAs. While this change may primarily appear to reflect on our relationships with these unions, gaining masthead status reflects the fact that contractors have migrated to UCON for years for our quality support services for union contractors and our uncompromising focus on growing the union construction industry.
As of August 2023, UCON contractor membership expanded to more than 470 union contractors across the state, meaning we represent the majority of signatories for most crafts we work with. Masthead status means we're better positioned to advocate for union contractors. In the end, UCON becoming masthead with any craft can better negotiate agreements that keep union contractors competitive. Contact Victor Sella or (510) 362-6959.