Rebuild SoCal Partnership

The Rebuild SoCal Partnership (RSCP) consists of 2,750 contractors throughout Southern California that represent more than 90,000 union workers. RSCP is dedicated to working with elected officials and educating the public on the continued need for essential infrastructure funding, including airports, bridges, ports, rail, roads, and water projects.

2025 Infrastructure Report Card

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its 2025 Infrastructure Report Card, indicating slight improvement overall. America’s infrastructure grade increased from a C- in 2021 to a C in 2025. This report also marks the first time since 1998 that no infrastructure category received a D- grade. Although the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) contributed over $591 billion to various infrastructure sectors funding more than 60,000 projects, the new report highlights a significant remaining challenge: a $3.7 trillion funding gap over the next 10 years needed to achieve a state of good repair. ASCE President Marsha Geldert-Murphey noted, ‘For the second consecutive report, Report Card grades show that U.S. infrastructure is trending in the right direction thanks to comprehensive support, innovative solutions, and bold leadership.’ Continued investment in our nation’s infrastructure is critical.

Our Initiatives

RSCP initiatives drive our mission to deliver essential infrastructure to Southern California via policy, projects, and funding.

Infrastructure

According to the latest economic forecast by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, these projects will help create 465,690 new jobs across the area as plans include building new infrastructure as well as upgrading and repairing freeways, transit and local streets, sidewalks and bicycle paths.

Sign up to receive our newsletter, help spread the word on social media and keep on top of the progress Measure M makes in communities. Learn about the investment made in local infrastructure and ways you can weigh in on important project plans as they arise.

Rebuilding After the Fires

On the Ground in LA: Rebuilding After the Fires is a powerful video miniseries that goes beyond headlines to follow the people on the ground leading LA County’s recovery. These videos highlight the critical work of union labor, public officials, and local communities rebuilding hope, one job site at a time. From hazmat cleanup crews, union workers, contractors laying the foundation for safer communities, and local legislators coordinating the comeback, each episode offers an unfiltered look at the driving forces behind the rebuilding of LA County. 

Issue Spotlight

2024 Report

The High Cost of Underinvestment: Assessing the State of Infrastructure in Southern California Report highlights the pressing infrastructure challenges facing Southern California residents. Our aging systems demand immediate attention and action to ensure the well-being of our communities and sustain economic growth.

Southern California’s infrastructure influences economic growth, health, safety, and overall quality of life. Yet, disinvestment, aging, and extreme conditions challenge its resilience, impacting communities inequitably.

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Episode 2: The Art of Rebuilding

Operating Engineers Local 12 member Michael Reilly and his wife, Coleen Sterritt, lost their home during the Altadena fire. Sterritt, a well-known sculptor, lost years of artwork as well. We visit Michael and Coleen at their property that burned down and talk to them about what they lost and how they plan to rebuild. Like many of their neighbors, they were not told to evacuate the night of the fire. They made it out of their home not long before the fire swept through their neighborhood. As we follow the scraping process, Michael talks about how he wants to preserve the hardscape around the home.

He also talks about how the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship program started him on a career that taught him about the beauty of what operators build. Michael and Coleen also established a relationship with John Renner, the Operator who was working at their site, and made a special request for his services. Local 12 Business Manager David Sikorski visits the site and talks about how the Operating Engineers are “in this for the long haul,” by helping their members who lost homes and the broader community. This is a video about art and the art of rebuilding.