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Community Workforce Agreement

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Public Works is committed to working with communities, contractors, and workers to build a better Los Angeles County. One tool to achieve that goal is the Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) Program which creates economic development opportunities for residents and businesses located within the County of Los Angeles. The CWA Program ensures the hiring of Local Residents and Targeted Workers. It encourages the participation of Local Small Business Enterprises, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, and Social Enterprises in projects under the CWA. This Program increases access to prevailing wage employment that directly combats poverty and unemployment. Ultimately, it maximizes local economic development, and promotes equity and economic inclusion through partner coordination and comprehensive workforce and business development strategies. It is a win-win-win for the workforce, communities, and contractors.


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About the Countywide Community Workforce Agreement:

A Community Workforce Agreement, commonly called a Project Labor Agreement, is a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement between the County of Los Angeles and The Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the Signatory Craft Councils and Local Unions. Covered projects promote the public interest in assuring timely and economical completion of such projects while simultaneously maximizing and strengthening the economic development opportunities for Los Angeles County residents and businesses.

On November 12, 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved a project-specific CWA for Board-designated. Project-specific CWA.

On June 7, 2023, the first Countywide CWA was fully executed for projects with an estimated construction contract value of over $5 million. Countywide CWA.


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Work and Economic Opportunity

About Article 19: Work and Economic Opportunity

At the heart of our commitment lies a transformative vision: empowering communities by creating pathways to sustainable careers and economic growth. Article 19 of the Countywide Community Workforce Agreement establishes a comprehensive framework that maximizes job opportunities for local residents and targeted workers, emphasizing outreach, training, and inclusion. Through partnerships with unions, contractors, nonprofits, and community organizations, we prioritize recruiting and developing a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of our communities. From pre-apprenticeship programs to veteran support and initiatives like the Women in Trades Advisory Council, we are dedicated to fostering equity, inclusion, and economic vitality for all Los Angeles County communities.

CWA Project Hiring Goals

How to begin a Construction Career

Female Participation


Frequently Asked Questions

Can non-union contractors work on a project covered by the Community Workforce Agreement?

Covered projects are open to both union contractors and non-signatory contractors.


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