AECE is a single purpose contractor organization founded exclusively for collective bargaining and labor relations. AECE concentrates its energy solely on addressing the labor relations needs of its’ contractor members.
“AECE’s single purpose approach to handling of all labor agreements is a real plus. Even though we are a small specialty-paving contractor, we are treated as equals with the largest contractors.”
Paul McClain, Vice President
A. C. DIKE CO.
AECE only represents Union contractors. AECE’s labor relations efforts are totally directed at preserving the traditional market place of the union construction industry, without having to balance its labor relations efforts between union and non-union employers.
“Why as a union contractor should my dues be spent to promote competitors who play with a different set of rules.”
Daniel H. Lowry, President
RGW Construction, Inc.
AECE is recognized by the Industry as a “lead” bargaining organization in Northern California. AECE’s master labor agreements attest to its success with the lowest wage and fringe benefits package in the industry. If you want the most influence on future collective bargaining agreements, AECE is your choice.
“Unionized labor leaders continually look to the AECE for assistance in addressing the critical issues facing the union contractor and its’ work-force in today’s market.”
Richard B. Gates, President
DESILVA GATES CONSTRUCTION
AECE is a contractor organization. Principals of member firms determine labor policy. Contractor members participate directly in the negotiation of AECE’s Master Labor Agreements.
“We have always found the meetings are attended by the decision makers from member firms, the real players who are able to get right into the meat of issues, making discussions at the meetings very meaningful and effective, rather than a lot of political hoopla.”
Rene’ A. Vercruyssen, President
BALDWIN CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC.
AECE is strictly a business organization for union contractors. Time and resources of AECE members and staff are concentrated on business meetings that affect the labor relations policies of the Association.
AECE is funded solely by membership dues. AECE has removed all employer industry funds from its labor agreements. Financial dependence on labor agreement industry funds compromises the collective bargaining process.
“We wanted to be represented by an association that was funded only by its membership and not by the same organizations it was negotiating contracts with.”
David J. Nosenzo, President
HOMER J. OLSEN, INC.
Because AECE only does collective bargaining and labor relations, you are only charged for these labor services. The AECE dues structure is based on man hours of work, so that dues fluctuate with the work volume and size of each member company.
“The fee structure for membership is the best in the industry.”
James A. Carter, President
MCM CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Our professional labor staff is unsurpassed in the area of collective bargaining and labor relations in Northern California. You are never more than a phone call away from immediate assistance in resolving your labor problems and questions.
“I can always count on receiving professional advice and help when I need it. There is no doubt that concentrating on only labor relations as an organization has created this environment for an up to date and accurate source for information.”
Randy Jenco, President
VIKING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
“The AECE provides us with the best labor representation in the industry, not only through its’ expert staff, but with the support and contributions from its’ dedicated contractor members . We know that the money we contribute to the AECE is going to support the labor issues and tasks that we, the members, feel are the most urgent for our industry.”
Bill Gates, CEO
TOP GRADE CONSTRUCTION
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS - AECE members may participate in the negotiation of AECE Master Labor Agreements with full staff labor support. AECE has Master Labor Agreements with the Northern California Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers, Operating Engineers, Pile Drivers and Teamsters.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - AECE members receive full 
staff labor support in the
administration of all the Basic Craft Agreements. This includes labor relations service at all levels including job-site meetings, grievance hearings, arbitrations, trust fund audits, apprentice
manning disputes and NLRB hearings. In addition, legal representation will be paid by the AECE, if required, at a formal arbitration when an Industry issue is involved.
LABOR RELATIONS BULLETINS - AECE members receive constant updates on changing labor conditions in the form of labor relations bulletins.
SPECIAL AGREEMENTS - AECE members receive staff assistance in the negotiation and administration of special labor agreements.
INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION - Contractors and staff represent AECE on the California Alliance for Jobs and the Foundation For Fair Contracting.
INDUSTRY SUPPORT - AECE members individually support many other construction industry programs including legislative, construction education, crime prevention, better transportation and industry research.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS - AECE members participate in quarterly general membership meetings to determine association labor relations policies.
Since 1985 the AECE has negotiated Master Labor Agreements with the Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers, Pile Drivers, Operating Engineers and Teamsters. Through the efforts of the AECE , the industry has gained significant relief in the following areas:
- Prevailing Wage Protection Language
- Project Labor Agreement Protection Language
- Substance Abuse Testing
- Elimination of Contract Administration Funds from the AECE’s Master Labor Agreements
- Closure to the Operating Engineers Consent Decree
- The Carpenter Bridge and Related Structures Addendum
- Increased Mobility of Employees
- Less Restrictive Working Rules
- Non-Union Subcontracting Relief
- Elimination of Teamsters’ Seniority
- Elimination of Teamsters’ Off-Site Subcontracting Requirements
- Composite Crew Language
While doing all of this, the AECE provided our members the best economic packages
available.
The AECE staff has also assisted several AECE members in negotiating special collective bargaining agreements to address specific market and geographical conditions including: Aman Environmental Construction; Anrak Corporation; Broom Service, Inc.; Baldwin Contracting Co., Inc.; R. C. Collet, Inc.; MCM Construction, Inc.; Homer J. Olsen, Inc.; Parnum Paving, Inc.; Raisch Products and Specialty Paving, Inc.
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