OP-ED: New CA Law Unfairly Punishes Employers during Pandemic
On February 9, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 114 into law, which requires businesses with 26 or more employees to provide workers with up to 80 hours of COVID paid leave.
California State and Counties Relax Indoor Mask Requirements
February 10, 2022
This week, the state of California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued new Health Guidance for face coverings effective February 16.
California Introduces Bill to Reinstate COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
UCON Expresses Strong Opposition to New COVID Paid Leave
Governor Newsom Signs UCON-Opposed SB95
New California Supplemental COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Law Effective March 29
Despite strong opposition from United Contractors and our members, SB 95 was signed by Governor Newsom late Friday.
United Contractors Launches "Roll Up Your Sleeves" Vaccine Information Campaign
United Contractors has launched “Roll Up Your Sleeves,” an informational campaign promoting vaccination across the construction industry. This is in response to surveys indicating that the industry has one of the lowest rates of workers willing to be vaccinated in the nation.