Community_Workforce_Agreement_(1).pdf

This document is a Community Workforce Agreement between the Ontario International Airport Authority, the San Bernardino - Riverside Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, and the Signatory Craft Councils and Unions. The agreement establishes labor relations policies and procedures for major demolition, rehabilitation, replacement, and construction projects at the Ontario International Airport, with a goal of ensuring 50% of work hours are performed by workers residing in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The contract is effective from September 2021 and will remain in effect for an initial period of five years, covering Construction Contracts exceeding $400,000 and applicable to contractors and subcontractors working on airport projects.

The agreement outlines comprehensive workforce guidelines, including union referral procedures, non-discrimination policies, apprenticeship program participation, and employment of local area residents. Contractors are required to use union hiring halls and referral systems, with an emphasis on recruiting skilled craft workers and apprentices from the local region. The document includes provisions for wages, benefits, work hours, safety standards, drug and alcohol testing, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Additional key components include a commitment to workforce diversity, veterans' employment opportunities, and maintaining continuous cooperation between management and labor to ensure efficient and uninterrupted project work.