Scholarship Deadline -
April 30, 2025

This scholarship is more than financial support—it’s a tribute to the hard work, sacrifice, and strength of Laborer families across Southern California, Arizona and New Mexico.

Last year, we awarded over $710,000 to 138 students—our biggest year yet. And after another record-breaking year of fundraising, we’re proud to be offering even more in 2025.

If you’re the child of a Southern California, Arizona or New Mexico Laborer and planning to attend college, university, or trade school, don’t miss this opportunity!  We believe in our families. We believe in your future. And we’re proud to stand with you—every step of the way.

Who we are

The Southern California District Council of Laborers (SCDCL) represents over 30,000 members across Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas. We are dedicated to protecting our members' rights, securing strong contracts, and ensuring our workforce is trained for the future.

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What we do

At the Southern California District Council of Laborers (SCDCL), we stand for the hardworking men and women who build and maintain our communities.

We fight to ensure that every laborer has fair wages, strong benefits, and safe working conditions. We negotiate industry-leading contracts, advocate for pro-labor policies, and work tirelessly to keep our members on the job.

Through training programs, pensions, healthcare, and workplace protections, we provide the resources laborers need to build lasting careers.

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The SCDCL Impact

See the impact of SCDCL, LIUNA, and our partners in action. From uplifting community projects to powerful stories of union pride, see how we build stronger futures—one project, one member, one moment at a time.

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News & Updates

Stay up to date on the latest victories, events, and initiatives from the Southern California District Council of Laborers.

SCDCL & LIUNA Plaster Tenders Local 1414: Union Careers That Change Lives

Recently, we joined LIUNA Plaster Tenders Local 1414 on the jobsite and in the classroom to hear firsthand how union work is changing lives. Hear directly from the members of Local 1414 who are building their future with pride.
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Local 300 & SCDCL Invest in the Future | Scholarship Awards 2025

At this year’s Scholarship Awards Ceremony hosted by Laborers Local 300, students and families shared moving words of gratitude for the union and their loved ones who made their achievements possible. As a donor, The Southern California District Council of Laborers (SCDCL) is proud to support this important investment in the next generation and we thank all the other donors who made this opportunity possible.
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LIUNA and SCDCL Helps Launch UCR Health Canyon Springs Campus

This last week the memorandum of understanding to bring the UCR Health Canyon Springs Medical Campus to life was signed. This commitment will bring healthcare to the Inland Empire where the community needs it most. This project is a partnership between UCR Health, TDA Investment Group, and the Construction Laborers Pension Trust for Southern California, which owns the land. It means good union jobs today and secure pensions tomorrow. An investment in both community health and our member’s wellbeing.
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Watch how SCDCL, LIUNA Racing, and NASCAR driver Tyler Ankrum come together to showcase the power of union pride, community support, and teamwork—on and off the track.