Building Trades in the Headlines

by LA/OC Building Trades

As high speed rail makes its way toward Los Angeles County, the Building Trades have a message for the Trump Administration: Don’t stop us now.

by LA/OC Building Trades

LA/OC Building & Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Ernesto Medrano has released the following statement: I am deeply shocked by the allegations against Cesar Chavez, and my thoughts are first and foremost with the victims of assault and abuse. While I have no firsthand knowledge of these allegations, I am grateful to those who have […]

by LA/OC Building Trades

Los Angeles, CA – This morning, the LA/OC Building & Construction Trades Council, representing 14 trades, 48 local unions, and over 160,000 skilled workers across Southern California, announced its endorsement of Karen Bass for Mayor of Los Angeles. Throughout her career, Mayor Bass has stood firmly with labor, working families, and the skilled tradespeople who […]

by LA/OC Building Trades

Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 in favor of putting Binding Arbitration on the November 2026 ballot. Introduced by Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Hilda Solis, the Safer Los Angeles County Binding Arbitration proposal would put independent experts in charge of resolving contract disputes for first responders and workers in the […]