STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINE. The United Association Standard for Excellence policy not only outlines the obligations of UA members on the job; it also spells out the obligations of our signatory contractors as well. In this way, we are making it clear to all parties – including construction owners – that we are dedicated to doing the best job possible. Employees are obligated to provide a fair day’s work for a fair day’s wages. Contractors must be fair to employees, but also have a role in the promotion of a strong unionized sector. Being fair does not mean “looking the other way” when an infraction occurs. Nor does it mean that the Contractor should merely lay off an incompetent or insubordinate employee when that employee may need counseling, discipline or, in irreparable and egregious cases, exclusion from the industry. All parties have a role in this regard. The United Association and its signatory contractors hereby have established and shall maintain a common disciplinary guideline. It is agreed that the United Association and it signatory contractors will make all parties aware of the disciplinary guideline for violation of company and client on-site rules.
