Community Workforce Agreement and administration contract
Cerritos
Summary
The city signed a five-year labor deal with the building trades covering big public works projects, with a goal of ~30% local hiring and apprenticeship pathways for Cerritos residents. Non-union contractors can still bid but must follow the agreement's terms.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Compliance consultant costs (historically ~5% of project cost) will be added to affected project budgets; no direct General Fund hit.
Cerritos residents, veterans, and local graduates seeking skilled-trades careers, plus union construction workers.
Some non-union contractors face added coordination requirements when bidding on covered projects.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Jun 22, 2026
The council awarded a $195,000 contract to administer the project labor agreement adopted earlier this year. Union-side critics of the CWA and non-union advocates spoke against it, arguing it raises construction costs and excludes most of the workforce.
City Council Meeting - Mar 9, 2026
The city signed a five-year labor deal with the building trades covering big public works projects, with a goal of ~30% local hiring and apprenticeship pathways for Cerritos residents. Non-union contractors can still bid but must follow the agreement's terms.
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