On July 2, AGC of California staff held a significant meeting with the legal representative of the City of Long Beach to address concerns regarding the Port of Long Beach’s current interpretation of section 3.5.6 of the City’s Project Labor Agreement (PLA). This issue has arisen from feedback from industry stakeholders indicating that the Port’s interpretation is leading to jurisdictional disputes among labor unions.
During the meeting, AGC of California effectively presented a series of facts related to the Maintenance Labor Agreement (MLA) and the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)’s determination that off-haul activities fall under the category of prevailing wage work, which is the contractor’s responsibility of the contractor to pay. It became evident that the ongoing misinterpretation of the PLA could continue to create unnecessary conflicts and additional costs for projects associated with the Port.
Despite the challenges posed by this situation, AGC of California remains optimistic about reaching a positive resolution. The organization is committed to addressing these concerns and is eager to keep industry stakeholders informed about any further developments and progress in resolving these issues in the near future.
For any questions regarding Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation, please contact Tresten Keys at keyst@agc-ca.org.
Published: July 27, 2026. Content is current as of this date and may evolve as new information becomes available. For advocacy questions, contact advocacy@agc-ca.com. For media inquiries, contact kentt@agc-ca.org.
