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In a well-reasoned and compelling decision, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky granted a limited preliminary injunction against USDOT’s DBE program in the case Mid-America Milling Co., LLC v. U.S. Department of Transportation, et al. The court found that the race and gender-based rebuttable presumptions used in the DBE program violate the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection under the Fourteenth Amendment. 

We are proud to announce that Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 61 (Cortese) into law, UCON-sponsored legislation that establishes a 5% cap on retention for private construction projects in California.

Effective January 1, 2026, the new law will apply to contracts for private works of improvement entered into on or after that date.

Recognizing Excellence, Awareness & Leadership in Safety

This prestigious program Recognizes Excellence, Awareness, and Leadership in Safety within the construction industry.

United Contractors (UCON), representing nearly 800 union-signatory construction and associated firms across California, is proud to announce the selection of Emily Cohen as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. She will officially assume the role on January 1, 2026. The leadership transition begins immediately to ensure a seamless and thoughtful handoff. 

Visible immigration enforcement by the federal government has been on the rise, and we know that contractors are concerned about workplace raids by Immigration Compliance & Enforcement (ICE).

We want to make sure that our members know about available resources to help prepare for and manage these potential enforcement actions in a rapidly shifting environment. Some key points to keep in mind: