Meeting_Body
CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 14, 2026
Subject
SUBJECT: PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT/CONSTRUCTION CAREERS POLICY (PLA/CCP) QUARTERLY UPDATE
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE the status update on the Project Labor Agreement and Construction Careers Policy (PLA/CCP) programs through the quarter ending June 2026, including updates responsive to Motions 13.1 and 33.1 and PLA/CCP outreach activities through August 2026.
Issue
ISSUE
This report provides a quarterly update on the PLA/CCP workforce and female participation results for the quarter ending with June 2026, as well as the PLA/CCP outreach activities and initiatives through August 2026. This update also addresses the progress on the actions directed in Motions 13.1 (Attachment A) and 33.1 (Attachment B).
Background
BACKGROUND
At its November 2017 meeting, the Board approved Motion 33.1 (by Directors Kuehl, Hahn, Garcetti, Dupont-Walker, Solis, Barger and Bowen) to encourage contractors to increase women’s workforce participation on Metro construction projects. The Motion directed the creation of a report card/scorecard system reflecting the attainment of the female participation goals for Metro PLA/CCP contractors that was established to increase visibility and encourage contractors to achieve the 6.9% female participation goal.
In April 2024, Metro commissioned a study to evaluate the availability and participation of female workers necessary for upcoming infrastructure projects. The Study aimed to address gaps in workforce diversity, with a particular emphasis on increasing female representation. It identified several barriers that hinder female participation, including challenges related to recruitment, retention, and career advancement in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
At its March 2025 meeting, the Board approved Motion 13.1 (by Directors Horvath, Hahn, Dutra, Solis and Yaroslavsky). An amendment by Director Dupont-Wa...
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