Become a Member
Western States Association of Union Contractors
As an industry partner, your insights and expertise help shape the standards, policies, and decisions that define the operational landscape we all share. By joining the WS‑AUC, you gain a direct voice in the development of industrywide practices and initiatives that influence your business every day. Membership ensures your organization is represented in conversations that matter—whether it's collective bargaining, shaping regulatory interpretations, informing strategic direction, or strengthening collaboration across the unionized construction industry.
Shape the Future of Our Industry - Together
Active involvement gives you the opportunity to:Influence industry standards and best practices. Participate in collaborative problem‑solving. Stay ahead of regulatory, operational, and market changes. Build stronger relationships with organizations facing similar challenges.When you join the WS‑AUC, you help define the environment in which all of us operate—driving progress, stability, and shared success.
Contract Negotiations
The Western States Association of Union Contractors is the official bargaining agent of our member contractors and has established Collective Bargaining Agreements covering multiple scopes of work in the states of Alaska, Oregon and Washington. The Association, its representatives and the elected Officers actively negotiate with our labor partners to establish standardized working conditions to ensure that our member contractors are able to compete in multiple industries across our jurisdiction.
Labor Relations
The WS-AUC, has created, maintains and works to build and foster positive working relations with the Unions that we maintain a Collective Bargaining Relationship with. The Association and its representatives work with the Union(s) on daily basis to mitigate issues, create and apply strategies to increase work opportunity for our Member Contractors and assist in the settlement or resolution to any grievances that may arise.
Contract Administration
The Western States Association of Union Contractors, its Executive Director and Representatives work with our member Contractors to assist with the interpretation and application of our Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) and the Terms and Conditions that may or may not apply in any given situation. We are available to answer question and provide guidance and support to all WS-AUC members.
Core Vision
To be the leading voice for union contractors in the Western United States, driving labor-management partnership, industry excellence, and workforce strength to build a safer, smarter, and more prosperous construction future.
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