Community Workforce Agreements for County Public Works
Riverside County
Summary
Supervisors Gutierrez and Medina advanced a policy to use community workforce agreements on county construction projects. Union supporters say it keeps tax dollars local and creates apprenticeship pathways; non-union contractors say it excludes their state-approved apprentices and raises costs. Staff will return in 90 days with a framework.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown until the 90-day staff analysis comes back; critics claim PLAs can raise project costs, supporters dispute that.
Union apprentices and local workers seeking construction careers close to home.
Non-union contractors and their apprentices, who say they'd be excluded from county projects unless inclusive language is added.
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