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We represent 160,000 skilled union construction workers across 48 local unions in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
LA and Orange Counties, CA
Joined October 2014
Amber Czech's tragic death has highlighted the urgent need for stronger protections for women in the workforce, especially in construction, and for increased transparency in workplace harassment reporting. Please read our full statement:
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Los Angeles, CA – The LA/OC Building & Construction Trades Council, which represents 48 local unions and over 160,000 skilled workers across Southern The LA/OC Building & Construction Trades Council,...
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We are proud to endorse Vivian Malauulu for Long Beach City Council, District 7. Her proven leadership in labor, workforce development, and community service let us know that she is the right candidate to keep Long Beach #UnionStrong
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The Metro D Line Extension is being built with a strong union workforce through Metro’s Project Labor Agreement with the LA/OC Building Trades. You can learn more about our work at https://t.co/2z7OXNFLQR.
#UnionStrong #BuildingTheFuture #LocalHire #MetroDLine
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Last night, the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees voted in favor of a monumental Community Workforce and Education Agreement (CWEA), showing a strong and shared commitment to providing local opportunity. We're proud to see that the @PCCLancer Board voted #UnionStrong
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We often hear there's a "skilled labor shortage" but the truth is different. The workforce is ready. The real issue is the lack of consistent projects and partnerships that put this talent to work. Learn more in @ConstructionDive:
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The issue is not a lack of willing people, but a lack of steady, quality jobs, writes an Iron Workers union business manager.
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Happy Veteran's Day from the LA/OC Building Trades! From priority hires on PLA projects to our workforce development initiatives with Helmets to Hardhats, we not only want to say thank you to our veterans, but we remain committed to supporting their futures and their families.
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Happy 250th birthday to the United States Marine Corps! As a Marine veteran, Executive Secretary Ernesto Medrano shared this message to our building trades veterans in celebration of this milestone birthday.
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On Monday, Executive Secretary Ernesto Medrano will join leaders from across the region at the LA Infrastructure Forum to discuss how major investments are shaping the future of Southern California. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/kZdkFl0gjr
#LAIF25 #UnionStrong
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Measure RH is transforming Rio Hondo College with modernized classrooms, labs, and safer campus facilities. This partnership means good local jobs, fair wages, and real pathways for students to start careers in the skilled trades. #UnionStrong #BuildingTheFuture #Apprenticeship
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We are proud to endorse councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez for Los Angeles City Council in District 13. We believe workers in LA should be able to live in the communities they've built and we're excited to stand with @HugoForCD13 in this fight.
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We proudly endorse Doug Haubert for Long Beach City Prosecutor. Doug's unwavering dedication to the community and his commitment to fighting wage theft let us know that he is the right man to keep us #UnionStrong in Long Beach.
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On November 3rd, Executive Secretary Ernesto Medrano will be speaking at the LA Infrastructure Forum as part of a panel on key economic and regional trends in infrastructure. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/kZdkFl0gjr
#LAIF25 #UnionStrong
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LA/OC Building Trades and the Climate Jobs Natural Resource Center came together for our October convening to strategize and push the clean energy economy forward. Today's convening helped ensure that union workers remain at the heart of the energy transition.
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Projects like Fourth & Central are building confidence in Downtown LA's economy and are showing why LA is a place worth investing in. You can see more in this @labusinessjournal OpEd: https://t.co/SRR26nGzDP
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Long a hub of culture, commerce, and connectivity, DTLA now faces a defining moment. As the focal point of our regional economy, the area has long been
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The Long Beach Community College School District passed a major vote last night to amend its Community and Student Workforce Project Agreement (CSWPA) with LA/OC #BuildingTrades through 2041. Bringing more job opportunities and workforce growth for the community. #UnionStrong
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From bus driver to plumber at UA Local 78—Atheldra found stability for her family and the support to succeed in the #BuildingTrades. Her career, and others just like it, are a lifelong path you can take anywhere. #UnionStrong #womenintrades #Apprenticeship
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Yesterday we joined leaders across Los Angeles to break ground on the Convention Center Expansion Project. This is about good union jobs and building a stronger future for our city. #UnionStrong #BuildingTrades #UnionBuilt #LACC
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ICYMI: Last week, Los Angeles City Council voted 11-2 to approve the $2.6 billion dollar Convention Center expansion and modernization. Take a look inside City Hall and see what this investment means to us, as well as local workers and families #UnionStrong #BuildingTrades #LACC
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On Saturday, we joined the Buena Vista Community Meeting to engage with our neighbors on a project that will bring affordable housing, open space, neighborhood-serving retail, and career opportunities to North Broadway. #UnionStrong #BuildingTrades #Apprenticeship
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The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-2 to approve the $2.6-billion Convention Center expansion, and we're ready to get to work. Find out more in the @latimes:
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The Los Angeles City Council on Friday voted 11 to 2 to support the project, despite warnings of the strain it would put on the general fund and city services.
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