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As we roll into 2023, we continue to receive questions on what, if any, impact AB 1851 has on the industry and day-to-day operations. The detailed explanation below serves as a primer of what happened and what, if anything, your company needs to do. 

The In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation (Off-road Regulation) was initially adopted in 2007 and applies to essentially all off-road vehicle operation in the state except agricultural, military, and personal use. Despite resistance from Associations representing the construction and mining industries, on November 17, 2022 the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted sweeping amendments to the Off-road Diesel Regulation. These amendments are expected to further reduce emissions from the operation of off-road diesel vehicles mainly by phasing out the oldest and dirtiest vehicles, those that are Tier 0, Tier 1 and Tier 2.

September 30 marked the official end of the 2022 Legislative Year. Throughout the year, UCON's Advocacy Team -- guided by our Legislative Committee and Board of Directors -- tracked hundreds of bills and worked to actively oppose or support dozens of bills that impact California's union-signatory contractors.  

The 2023 schedules of recognized union holidays are now available - you can download them by clicking on the links below and also from the UCON Contractor Resources Library. The 2022 schedules are also still available.

Opportunities & Updates for UCON’s Southern California Contractors

Meet Clay O'Neal, UCON's Regional VP - Southern California, and learn more about our bargaining and advocacy efforts, educational programs, and networking events. Read more...

UCON Up Front: February 2022, by Joe Sostaric, the Conco Companies, UCON President

I’m writing this article as one of my first acts since being elected as the new President of UCON. First, let me say to all that I am deeply honored and humbled to be given the opportunity to lead this great organization.

On February 9, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 114 into law, which requires businesses with 26 or more employees to provide workers with up to 80 hours of COVID paid leave.

February 10, 2022

This week, the state of California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued new Health Guidance for face coverings effective February 16.

COVID-19 Compliance Update

UCON Upfront: January 2022, by Mark Breslin, UCON CEO

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: Welcome UCON's 2022 President, Joe Sostaric of The Conco Companies

New Laws to Watch Out for in 2022

UCON Upfront: November-December 2021, by Kurt Kniffin, Stacy and Witbeck Inc., UCON 2021 President

UCON Upfront: October 2021, by Kurt Kniffin, Stacy and Witbeck Inc., UCON 2021 President

The UCON PAC is the one vehicle available to support candidates that support our industry.

Nov 6, 2021

Late last night, The U.S. House of Representatives finally passed a once-in-a-generation infrastructure bill. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), if signed into law, includes $29.9 billion in highway funds and $10.3 billion in funds for California transit over the next five years. Read more...

UCON Upfront: November-December 2021, by Mark Breslin, UCON CEO