Local Union Responsibilities. The Local Union will provide training for the Standard Coordinator with respect to the purpose and intent of this Standard for Excellence. The SC is empowered by the Business Manager of the Local Union to work with members and management to correct and solve problems related to job labour performance that have been reported to the Union. The SC will communicate on a regular basis with the supervision on site and the contractor to convey job progress, work schedules, and work process problems to the employee/members. Meetings will be established between the Local Union Business Manager or Business Agent and the SC to discuss and resolve issues related to the compliance of the SFE. If applicable, management will be invited to attend and participate in the process. When deemed necessary, the Local International Representative will be invited to attend and participate in the process. In the event a member(s) is not meeting SFE responsibilities, the Local Union Business Manager or Business Agent and his respective Executive Board Member will assume the responsibility to address problem member(s) not meeting their obligations. The role of the union is to make every effort to correct the problem by whatever means, to the extent allowed by applicable law, including, but not limited to, the applicable Labour Laws and the Constitution of the United Association.
Local Union Responsibilities. The Business Manager and Business Agents are responsible for communicating the OPCMIA Code of Conduct to all members, and ensuring they are fully compliant. To achieve the goals of the Code, the Business Manage and Business Agents shall ensure that: • Members shall apply their knowledge, skills, and experience diligently on the job. • Members shall make every effort to upgrade their skills on a regular basis. • Members, especially those with extensive experience in the trade, shall convey their knowledge and skills of cement masonry and plastering to their colleagues to strengthen the overall value of the OPCMIA’s workmanship as well as encourage teamwork. • Members meet their responsibility to their fellow workmates and contractors by arriving on time fit for work. • Members strictly adhere to break times and lunch periods allowed in their contract(s) and agreement(s). • Members bring the necessary tools as established on the tool list, and ensure they are in proper working order prior to arriving on the job. • Members abide by the zero tolerance policy for substance abuse. • Members perform consistently productive work, keep idle time to a minimum, and make every effort to eliminate unnecessary disruptions on the job. • Members respect the property of the customer, and are fully aware that graffiti and other forms of destruction are not tolerated. • Members respect their union, their contractors, and their clients by not wearing clothing or buttons with offensive words or symbols. The Business Manager and Business Agents, in cooperation with Employers on the jobsite, will approach members who demonstrate bad work habits, advise them of their responsibilities as union members, and provide guidance and direction. In addition, the Business Manager and Business Agents shall ensure that: • Slowdowns and other methods utilized to extend jobs or give rise to overtime are not tolerated. • Outside activities that case the OPCMIA or its local unions in a negative light are not tolerated. • Inappropriate behavior, harassment, or discrimination exercised towards another member or person, or group of members or persons are not tolerated. • Members are meeting their contractual obligations to utilize the proper safety equipment and methods. • Members are not leaving the jobsite during their work periods without the prior approval of their superior(s). • No member is soliciting funds on any project or job without prior approval. • Cell phones are not used on the projec...
Local Union Responsibilities. The Local Union will provide training for the Standard Coordinator with respect to the purpose and intent of this Standard for Excellence. The SC is empowered by the Business Manager of the Local Union to work with members and management to correct and solve problems related to job labour performance that have been reported to the Union. The SC will communicate on a regular basis with the supervision on site and the contractor to convey job progress, work schedules, and work process problems to the employee/ members. Meetings will be established between the Local Union Business Manager or Business Agent and the SC to discuss and resolve issues related to the compliance of the SFE. If applicable, management will be invited to attend and participate in the process. When deemed necessary, the Local International Representative will be invited to attend and participate in the process. In the event a member(s) is not meeting SFE responsibilities, the Local Union Business Manager or Business Agent and his respective Executive Board Member will assume the responsibility to address problem member(s) not meeting their obligations. The role of the union is to make every effort to correct the problem by whatever means, to the extent allowed by applicable law, including, but not limited to, the applicable Labour Laws and the Constitution of the United Association. – 26 – October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2022
