2025 Advocacy Auction

November 08, 2025 5:00pm - 10:00pm PST

Join us for a live and in person Soirée of the Year, New Orleans style! A magical night of celebration, connection, and fundraising to benefit UCON’s Government Advocacy program.

The United Contractors’ Government Advocacy program build coalitions, marshal political support, drive local and state ballot measures, ensure regulatory fairness, and assist with complex compliance requirements; all to benefit and support union contractors.

TICKETS (Limited Seats Available)

Early Bird Rate: $350 (member) | $450 (non-member)
*Available until 5 pm Wed, Oct 9

Standard Rate: $365 (member) | $465 (non-member)
*Available until 5 pm Fri, November 1

10 seats per table.

Auction Sponsorships will close Fri, October 17.

Here are the photobooth photos and photos from last year!

Hotel Block

Claremont Club & Spa
41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705

Hotel Block closing on Tues, Oct 21, limited rooms available. Book your hotel room through this link or contact the hotel directly at (510) 843-3000 and mention that you are with UCON 25 Advocacy Auction.

Agenda

5:00 pm Cocktail Reception with Appetizers, Silent Auction Bidding
6:15 pm Silent Auction Tables Begin Closing
6:45 pm Silent Auction ends and Dining Room Doors Open
7:00 pm Welcome & Dinner
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live Auction*
10:00 pm Afterparty
10:30 pm Auction Redemption Closes

Refund Policy: For a full refund of your event ticket, please submit a written cancellation request to Rachel, roraa@unitedcontractors.org one week before the event (by Oct 31). After Oct 31, cancellations can occur, but refunds are no longer eligible.