The Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction

CFEC in the news highlighting the bigotry being pushed in Contra Costa County.

Non-union construction coalition warns of Project Labor Agreements being considered by local governments in Contra Costa, East Bay | Contra Costa Herald Non-union construction coalition warns of Project Labor Agreements being considered by local governments in Contra Costa, East Bay February 15, 2024 By Publisher Leave a Comment By Allen D. Payton The Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction (CFEC) issued a warning this week about Project Labor...

Speaking to the West Sacramento City Council today during their planning meeting.

Reminding them again why union only project labor agreements are a waste of taxpayer money and nothing but bigotry and exclusion masking as “local hire” measures. 🙄

CFEC is here tonight in West Sacramento fighting to keep fair and open competition alive and well.

We are opposing PLAs both in this city and anywhere else they pop up in the state. 👊

Job opportunity in San Diego:

Government Relations Representative
Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA)
$70,000/yr - $80,000/yr On-site Full-time

About the job:

WECA is a nonprofit organization serving merit shop electrical contractors, their employees and the industry suppliers that support them. In California, WECA offers federal and state-approved Commercial, Residential, and Low Voltage (Voice Data Video and Fire Life Safety) Electrical Apprenticeship programs, a state-approved Electrician Trainee program, certification exam preparation classes, and state-approved continuing education classes for journeyperson electricians and low voltage technicians. In Arizona, WECA offers a federal and state-approved Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship program and continuing education classes for journeyperson electricians. WECA additionally shares its expertise by producing curriculum products and publications for the industry.

WECA is seeking a San Diego Government Relations Representative (SGRR) who will develop, improve, and manage positive relationships with two unique populations (Government and Community Entities and Merit Shop Electrical Contractors) within selected region(s) in California.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Government Relations Director the SGRR will proactively interact and build positive relationships with government entities, which are elected officials and other civic leaders to influentially explain how WECA supports workforce development, industry training, and apprenticeship programs. The SGRR will support the Government Relations Director in local advocacy, relationships and knowledge crucial to elections and the merit shop philosophy to share with the Government Relations Committee (GRC). In addition, as directed, the SGRR will represent WECA members on policy and industry issues before county and city agencies, advocating on behalf of the construction industry.

In collaboration with the Government Relations Director, the SGRR will interact and build professional relationships that improve WECA member engagement and retention. In addition, while working collaboratively with the WECA Operations staff, conduct focused regional activities, and attend events as needed.

Essential Characteristics:

● Demonstrate ability to form lasting relationships.
● Previous campaign experience or government relations employment a PLUS.
● Prior experience with a contractor membership organization in the construction industry a PLUS.
● Ability to (1) develop persuasive approaches and pitches that exhibit value in government affairs to association members, and (2) to influence local government and community leaders to support the merit shop industry.
● Professional demeanor with public speaking
● Comfortable presenting to groups, large and small
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective, diplomatic, and friendly communication style
● Strategic thinker and ability to create strategic and tactical action plans.
● Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate positive relations with diverse groups.
● Capable of working autonomously and effectively in a remote environment (self-direction is a must and expected)
● Ability to distill complex concepts into easily understood ideas.
● Ability to travel mostly in-region, periodically throughout the state.
● A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Desirable characteristics:

● Multi-lingual
● Understanding of government processes
● Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.
● Capable of managing multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
● Able to conduct complex analyses and develop recommendations.
● Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Business or Marketing
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Contact Kim Delaney at WECA at 877-444-9322

We need your help to protect your right to work free of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and to help stop CEQA environmental extortion on projects.

Here is what CFEC is doing across California to protect your right to work and what you can do to help us as 2023 comes to a close.

Please watch!

CFEC 23 into 24 Fundraiser As a new year approaches, Eric Christen from the Coalition for Fair Employment In Construction asks for a call to action. Help raise the funds to enable the ...

A good 5 day trip to Orange, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties to discuss issues impacting the building and development communities in those counties.

Beautiful drive!

One thing that has proven true time and time again is the fact that left-wing politicians who support PLAs are some of the most corrupt people on earth.

More proof.

She just voted for a PLA a few weeks ago.

Put into office by the San Diego-Imperial County Building and Construction Trades Council, of course.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Sacramento to help raise almost $100,000 for our fight for open competition in the construction industry.

And a big shout out to Bergelectric for hosting the event. 👊

Great evening!

If you are able to join us on Tuesday, October 17, for our annual fundraising event to raise money to fight discriminatory project labor agreements (PLAs) we would love to have you!

CFEC Oct 17 FundRaiser On October 17th, 2023 the Coalition For Fair Employment In Construction will be having a fundraiser event at a private residence in Folsom, CA. Please join E...

CFEC’s Eric Christen speaking to employees at Pac Rim Mechanical in San Diego today.

When you only have 60 seconds to tear apart union-only Project Labor Agreements here is how you do it.

Rich Desmond knows better.

Supervisors Kennedy and Serna aren’t capable of knowing.

Eric Christen Speaks at the Sacramento Airport P.L.A. Fight The Coalition For Fair Employment In Construction was very active at the Sacramento Board Of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Eric Christe...

When even the San Diego Union Tribune is forced to admit California trade unions are using extortion to get anyone to use their workers, you know it's pretty bad.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/oceanside/story/2023-06-22/oceanside-upholds-approval-of-two-large-development-projects #:~:text=The%20Oceanside%20Planning%20Commission%20approved,reports%20done%20for%20the%20projects.

Oceanside upholds approval of two large development projects Little-known nonprofit foundation representing construction labor unions challenged environmental reports