Irvine construction workers may have a better chance of getting work locally, if they’re part of a union, after Irvine city councilors voted unanimously on June 13 to adopt an agreement with an organization that represents 48 local unions in 14 trades.
The agreement will prioritize the hiring of local Irvine residents for construction projects in the city that are estimated at over $500,000, as well as outlaw construction companies from not following workplace standards.
Under the agreement, contractors must first prioritize local residents for work, which will be referred to them by the local unions.
If none are available, priority will be given to construction workers that are Orange County Veterans, graduates from a union-run apprenticeship program, and finally, union workers living in Orange County….