HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/21/2021 Item 8a, Brooks
City Of San Luis Obispo
Subject: City of San Luis Obispo, Community Workforce
Agreement
Dear Madam Mayor and Council members,
My name is Jesse Brooks, I am a carpenter and member of local union 805. I would like to thank
you for considering a vital Community Workforce Agreement for the City of San Luis Obispo. A
CWA is the only process that can truly make a difference in the lives of local working men and
women. It is through your insight and willingness to take a bold step our community may
benefit from the first ever citywide workforce agreement. Implementation of a CWA on the
WRRF project is proof of the success that can be achieved and has far exceeded the
expectations of local hire.
CWAs assure the following for hard working people:
-Full family health plans
-Skilled and trained workforce standards through certified apprenticeship
-Paid sick leave, pension, and vacation/holiday pay
Responsible bidder standards should be established to ensure high quality construction
performance. Following are two important examples:
-Construction contractors at every level shall comply with labor law and have no history
of fraudulent or grossly negligent business practices.
-General Contractors should be required to self-perform a minimum of 5% of all
construction craft work for which they are responsible.
We believe all City of San Luis Obispo residents deserve an innovative economic solution that
puts them on the path to build better careers, increase access to family healthcare, and enrich
the community at large. Thank you for seeing the need for a CWA and taking action to
implement this important action.
Sincerely,
Jesse Brooks(805) 878-7917
Local Carpenters Union Member