Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Northern California's Premier Roofing Industry Association
Founded in 1950, our organization serves as a premier trade association dedicated to the roofing and waterproofing industry in Northern California. We represent contractors, suppliers, and service providers, offering labor relations support, safety training, and advocacy. Our team brings decades of industry experience, ensuring members receive expert guidance on regulatory compliance and technical challenges. As a trusted voice in local and state government, we champion policies that benefit unionized contractors while providing consumers with authoritative roofing information.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our extensive resources, including safety programs, apprenticeship initiatives, and industry promotion efforts. With a history spanning over seven decades, we remain focused on advancing industry standards and fostering collaboration between stakeholders.
Services
Labor Relations
Safety Training
Government Advocacy
Contractor Referrals
Industry Education
Apprenticeship Programs
Regulatory Compliance
Consumer Resources
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We represent unionized contractors with collective bargaining expertise since 1950
- Our safety director provides OSHA-compliant training and regulatory guidance
- We maintain industry apprenticeship programs for skilled workforce development
- We offer exclusive access to joint labor-management trust funds and benefits
- Our advocacy shapes local and state roofing industry regulations
Services
Labor Relations
We serve as the recognized multi-employer bargaining agent for unionized roofing contractors. Our team negotiates working agreements with three Roofers Union locals while managing trust fund relationships. This service ensures contractors maintain compliant labor practices while protecting their business interests through collective bargaining agreements and dispute resolution processes.
Safety Training
Our certified safety director provides comprehensive safety programs and regulatory compliance assistance. Services include jobsite inspections, safety protocol development, and OSHA outreach training. We help contractors meet Cal/OSHA requirements while reducing workplace incidents through customized safety management solutions tailored to roofing operations.
Government Advocacy
We actively participate in regulatory affairs at local, state, and national levels. Our advocacy efforts focus on shaping construction industry policies that affect roofing contractors. This includes serving on advisory committees, influencing building codes, and representing members' interests during legislative processes to create favorable business environments.
Apprenticeship Programs
We coordinate joint apprenticeship training committees that pool resources for regional training facilities. These programs develop skilled union craftsmen through structured on-the-job training and classroom instruction. Our initiatives ensure a steady supply of qualified professionals while maintaining industry standards for technical proficiency and safety practices.
Consumer Education
We provide authoritative roofing information to consumers through comprehensive resources. Services include contractor selection guides, material comparisons, and maintenance tips. Our educational materials help property owners make informed decisions while promoting industry best practices and building trust in unionized contractors.
People
Manuel De Santiago III
Executive Director
With over 25 years in union construction, Manuel specializes in labor relations and risk management. He negotiates working agreements with three Roofers Union locals and oversees trust fund operations. A UC Davis and JFK Law School graduate, he serves on national industry councils while leading ARCBAC's strategic initiatives.
Steve Johnson
Director of Safety
Certified safety specialist with 25+ years in construction safety. Steve provides compliance training and regulatory guidance to members. He participates in Cal/OSHA advisory committees and delivers OSHA outreach programs. Holds OHST and SMS certifications while maintaining active roles in professional safety organizations.
Questions
What services do you offer roofing contractors?
We provide labor relations representation, safety training programs, government advocacy, apprenticeship coordination, and industry resources to member contractors.
How can I find a licensed roofing contractor?
Our website features a contractor referral directory connecting property owners with fully licensed, insured union contractors in the Bay Area.
What roofing materials information do you provide?
We offer comprehensive guides covering asphalt shingles, metal roofing, modified bitumens, and other materials with technical specifications and installation considerations.
Do you offer safety training programs?
Yes, our certified safety director provides OSHA-compliant training, jobsite inspections, and regulatory compliance assistance tailored to roofing operations.
How does your union representation work?
We serve as the recognized collective bargaining agent negotiating working agreements with three Roofers Union locals while managing trust fund relationships for member contractors.
What consumer resources are available?
We provide roofing maintenance guides, contractor selection tips, material comparisons, and a glossary of industry terms through our educational resources section.
