Southern California District Council of Laborers

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At this year’s CABE 2025 Conference, the Pacific Southwest Regional Organizing Committee (PSWROC) are proud Platinum level sponsors under the direction of SCDCL to help shine a spotlight on the Laborers LEARN program - powered by LIUNA Training – that we have established at the Palmdale Academy Charter School that provides a CTE education- Career and Technical Education- where STEM subjects are taught through a construction based approach. Our presence at CABE aimed to share that vision with other districts and community leaders committed to expanding opportunities for bilingual and multicultural students. During the conference, our Organizing Coordinator Ralph Velador connected with leaders like Andres Martinez from NASA and Raul Maldonado, Superintendent of the Palmdale School District. California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond addressed the crowd, reinforcing the importance of equity, inclusion, and access. The Palmdale Academy Charter mariachis helped open the conference in front of the LIUNA booth, a moment that beautifully represented culture, community, and connection. LEARN shows what’s possible when LIUNA and education come together. We’re proud to support programs that empower students from the classroom to their lifelong careers. Together, we learn. Together, WE RISE! #LaborersRising #SCDCL #LIUNA #CABE2025 #LaborersLEARN #UnionStrong #BilingualEducation #TogetherWeBuild #CommunitySupport #OpportunityThroughEducation

Highlights From Our 10th Annual Sporting Clays Shoot — $460,000+ Raised for the Mike Quevedo Sr. Scholarship Fund! ? Our 10th Annual SCDCL Sporting Clays Shoot brought together our LIUNA family, contractors, industry allies, and community partners at Mike Raahauge’s Shooting Enterprises in Corona, CA for a record-breaking day of giving to support the children of our members. ? With over $460,000 raised for the Mike Quevedo Sr. Scholarship Fund, this event continues to show what’s possible when we stand united for the future of our Union families. ? Thank you to everyone who supported the event—and to our partners at Shoot for a Cure for joining us in this shared mission to give back and make an impact. ? Together, we support. Together, we build. ? #LaborersRising #SCDCL #LIUNA #ClaysShoot2025 #UnionStrong #ScholarshipSupport #MikeQuevedoScholarship #TogetherWeBuild

SCDCL Sporting Clays Shoot Raises Over $460,000 for Scholarships! ? On March 19, 2025, the Southern California District Council of Laborers (SCDCL) hosted our 10th Annual Sporting Clays Shoot at Mike Raahauge’s Shooting Enterprises in Corona, CA—and it was our biggest year yet!! ? Thanks to our incredible support of sponsors, supporters, and participants, we raised over $460,000 to benefit the Mike Quevedo Sr. Scholarship Fund, which provides Scholarships for the children of Southern California Laborers. ? What We Raised This Year! ? ??????????? ??? Over $400,000 in sponsorships! ??????????? ?? ?Over $28,000 through raffle participation! ??????????? ??? Over $5,000 from a surprise live auction!? ? This event continues to grow every year, and none of it would be possible without the generous support of our LIUNA Family, contractors, industry partners, and community allies. They showed up, gave big, and helped invest in the future of our Union families. ? We were proud to partner with Shoot for a Cure to put on this event, an organization that supports the March of Dimes, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and other charitable causes.? We raised this money with a shared mission: to give back and make an impact! ? To everyone who sponsored, donated, or attended—thank you for standing with us and helping our next generation RISE! ? Together, we support our Members and our Union families. Together, we build. ? #LaborersRising #SCDCL #LIUNA #MikeQuevedoScholarship #UnionStrong #ClaysShoot2025 #TogetherWeBuild #ScholarshipSupport

Quick Recap: UCON/SCDCL Partnering 365 Meeting Success! Another successful gathering in the books! Our recent?UCON/SCDCL Partnering 365?Meeting brought together industry leaders, contractors, and stakeholders to tackle key issues shaping the future of construction in Southern California. ?? Key Takeaways: ??Recruitment & Succession Planning With an evolving workforce, we discussed strategies for attracting, training, and retaining top talent to ensure long-term industry stability. ??Employer Education on Training Resources Many employers are unaware of the robust training school resources available. The training school has a broad curriculum and provides training at their Azusa headquarters, at the various locals, as well as at contractor offices. ??Addressing Job Payment Challenges Timely and fair compensation remains a critical issue—open dialogue is essential for finding sustainable solutions. ??Engaging Developers & Stakeholders Successful projects require alignment between contractors, developers, and stakeholders. Strengthening these partnerships is key to industry growth. ??Skilled & Trained Workforce + PLA Requirements Navigating Skilled & Trained Workforce requirements and Project Labor Agreements remains a priority for compliance focused employers. ??Fire Cleanup & Rebuild Work Discussions centered around streamlining recovery efforts with managing authorities as well as workforce development and mobilization. ??Federal Uncertainty: Immigration, Funding & Regulation Shifting federal policies create challenges for workforce development and project funding. Industry leaders are staying proactive in addressing these evolving factors. ?? Keep the Conversation Going! These meetings create invaluable opportunities for open,?solution-driven discussions?outside of formal negotiation settings. Let's continue to build relationships and drive industry progress together! ???For more information:?Call (925) 855-7900 or email?[email protected] #LeadershipInAction #ConstructionCommunity #WorkforceDevelopment #StrategicGrowth #UCONevents J. Garrett Francis Rita Vigil-Ferguson Brett Brennan Bob Cowan Ricardo Sepulveda Monty Khouri Sean Crothers Erwin Mendoza Brandon Pensick Matt Lovingier Branden Lopez Sean Castillo Kathy Acosta Smith Chad Coca Dave Greco, MBA SPHR Maizer Ouijdani Tom Vukojevic Jim Nelson Brad Sorem Eric Mauldin Shaun Buckman Gerardo Flores Dara Kargari Jesse Gloria Henry Barber Roberto Mora Garcia Robert Marshall

Laborers Rise to Support Kingdom Culture’s Community Center SCDCL knows when the community calls, the Laborers answer. Laborers Local 783 partnered with Pastor BJ Sims and Kingdom Culture San Bernardino to take on a demolition project that will help transform their facility into an even stronger resource for over 300 families which they serve. This is more than a center for worship, it’s a gathering place for the whole community. The center is home to their Family Resource Center, operating in partnership with Children and Family Services, and endorsed by Mayor Helen Tran and Chief Darren Goodman. In addition, it provides space for non-partisan community events like Coffee with a Cop, Democratic Club meetings, and other local initiatives that foster civic engagement. It’s where community leaders, law enforcement, and public officials come together to find real solutions to local issues. The Trust & Community Meetings, hosted here, bring in prominent local leaders like District Attorney Jason Anderson, Sheriff Shannon Dicus, Chief Darren Goodman of the San Bernardino Police Department, Thomas Sone (San Bernardino County Public Defender), Tracey Reese (Chief Probation Officer), and other community organizations. These meetings focus on crime reduction, public safety, and strengthening the community. The remodel, including a new stage and expanded space, will improve Kingdom Culture’s ability to serve the people of San Bernardino and improve the impact of their outreach. Laborers build strong projects, but we also stand with those making a difference. We’re proud to support Kingdom Culture as they continue their mission of service, connection, and community action. Together, We Build. Together, We Rise! #LaborersRising #CommunitySupport #TogetherWeBuild #SCDCL #Local783 #SanBernardino #UnionStrong #KingdomCulture

UCON & LIUNA Partnership Event Union Contractors, SCDCL leadership, and Labor Representatives gathered at Morongo Casino for a night of networking, followed by a strategic meeting the next morning to discuss the future of contractor-union collaboration. UCON and our Union Contractors play a vital role in building and maintaining infrastructure, and their commitment to union labor strengthens the industry as a whole. This event reinforced the importance of strong partnerships between contractors and labor, focusing on expanding opportunities for union members, strengthening relationships, and ensuring a strong future for skilled workers. The conversations held at this event will continue to drive progress, creating better opportunities for our Laborers and contractors alike. The discussions were supported by leadership from Jon P. Preciado and SCDCL, as well as UCON (@unitedcontractors), including Emily Cohen, Lucia Mixon, Derek Borghi and Clay O’Neal.??With speakers from the California State Council of Laborers (@calaborers_), Construction Laborers Trust Funds, Pacific Southwest Administrators, the Center for Contract Compliance (@socal_ccc), the Laborers Training School (@lts.online), ?LIUNA Tri-Funds and the LIUNA Pacific Southwest (@liunapsw). The event brought together representatives from LIUNA Locals 89, Local 300 (@liunalocal300), Local 345, Local 585 (@liunalocal585vc), Local 652, Local 783, Local 1184, Local 1309 (@liunalocal1309), and Local 1414 (@plastertenders_1414).? Participating is this event was our partnering Union Contractors from Guardian Traffic, G & F Concrete, Urban Habitat (@urban_habitat_), Marina Landscape Inc., VPC - Veteran Pipeline Construction, Pierre Landscape (@pierrelandscape), High-Light Electric, Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. (ferreira_construction1988), JMH Engineering and Construction, Inc. (@jmheandc), Toro Enterprises Inc. (@toro_enterprises), Teichert Construction (@teichert_inc), Pipe Tec, Inc. (@pipetecusa), Western Paving Contractors Inc., Mike Bubalo Construction, Mauldin Construction, Odigos Construction (@odigosco), J & M Concrete Contractors, Horizon Underground Inc., Doty Bros Construction Co. - Meruelo Enterprises Inc., Frontier Kemper Constructors, Inc., The Conco Companies (@conconow), and Cell-Crete Corp. (@cellcretecorp). Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this event. #UnionStrong #BuildingPartnerships #TogetherWeBuild #UCON #LIUNA #SCDCL #LaborersRising

Continuing our support of our community, SCDCL and members of Local 724 joined the LAUSD Office of Development & Civic Engagement (@EngageLAUSD) and @CityYear to support nearly 500 families still feeling the effects of the January fires. Laborers believe in lifting up the communities we serve. By working together, we show that union values don’t stop where the job site ends, we support and empower our communities when they need us most. Thanks to the generous contributions of @LausdEDFoundation, @Gap, @Disney, @Baby2Baby, @CCHC_Centers, @comfortbearsinacatastrophe, and @GothamBooksOfficial, we were able to help provide essential items to families in need. When our community asks for help, Laborers Rise! #LaborersRising #TogetherWeBuild #UnionStrong #CommunitySupport #LAUnified #SCDCL #Local724 #StrongerTogether

Week after week, our members show up at City and County meetings all over Southern California to make sure projects move forward. On February 25, 2025, two major projects secured unanimous 5-0 approvals, moving forward with strong support. When LIUNA members stand behind a project, decision-makers take notice, paving the way for approvals and opportunities for our members. Approved (5-0) - Riverside County Board of Supervisors – Approved the Thousand Palms Logistics Center by Majestic Realty Co. The project includes a 1,238,992 sq. ft. warehouse/distribution/manufacturing facility on 82.99 acres. Approved (5-0) - Gardena City Council– Approved the 1450 Artesia Specific Plan by 1450 Artesia Acquisition Company, LLC. The project consists of a 268,000 sq. ft. commercial/industrial building on 6.3 acres at Artesia Blvd & Normandie Ave. Our members presence at these hearings shows that when developers choose to work with LIUNA, they get projects passed, and that are built right with a skilled workforce ready to get the job done. #SCDCL #LaborersRising #UnionStrong #Infrastructure #EconomicGrowth #TogetherWeBuild

This past weekend, SCDCL hosted and brought together current and future Stewards under the National Pipe Line Agreement (NPLA) for an important training session. Led by Luke Johnson, LIUNA Director of Pipeline, the training covered the NPLA from front to back, ensuring our Stewards are equipped with the knowledge and leadership skills needed to protect our craft jurisdiction and document project activity. LIUNA Pacific Southwest has been steadily increasing the pipeline man-hours which makes this training all the more important. We know that strong, well-trained Stewards are essential to ensuring our work remains Union Strong. This session gave participants knowledge of the NPLA and insights from Luke’s experience as a Pipeline Laborer, Steward, Foreman, General Foreman, and Assistant Superintendent. It encouraged discussion and knowledge-sharing among members with firsthand experience in the field. As this work continues, we remain committed to preparing our members to lead and protect our work. A strong pipeline steward means a strong future for our union. #LaborersRising #PipelineStrong #UnionLeadership #TogetherWeBuild #SCDCL #LIUNA