UnionQualified.com is a service designed to assist contractors in choosing union
members with proper qualifications, certifications, and experience for specific
jobs. Contractors review applications and local union halls on-line by entering
the zip code of a specific jobsite area. One of the benefits of the program is an
opportunity for laborer unions to use our zip code method, which allows members
of that local union to work within their region. Once a contractor places the job
site zip code into the database, a search is initiated for out-of-work members from
the local union serving that zip code only. Contractors view only the membership
of the local union in the jobsite area allowing members to work within their region.
With the help of local laborer unions, this method will be implemented for other
trades as well. Contractors are able to choose
the best qualified member for their job needs by selecting key words while searching
our database. Most problems listed below are eliminated when contractors hire directly
through local unions after selecting members based on job requirements. Contractors
can still view our members' profiles, specific to any zip code area and request
that UnionQualified.com contact the selected members, even when a local union
decides not to join UnionQualified.com
Problems that face local unions today include…
• Inflexibility for contractors when hiring union members for their jobs.
• Noncompliant members remain working, while members in good standing
are out
of work.
• Members stay on the “out of work” list when they
are in actuality employed at the
time.
• Untrained non-union workers are employed
because they have no
knowledge of how and where to reach
the union halls in their area.
• Unqualified workers cause problems for contractors
at a loss of valuable
time and money.
• Contractors perform work in union jurisdictions
without the union’s knowledge.
• Loss of credibility for unions because their members
try to perform job
duties for which they are not trained.
UnionQualified.com is designed to be a one stop shopping center where contractors
can find all the information they need to place workers on jobs that fit their qualifications.
We maintain a substantial database of union members and contractors,
which allows contractors to quickly and easily fill positions with experienced,
qualified personnel. Additionally, UnionQualified.com offers a variety of exciting services to meet
the unique needs of local unions and their members.
We believe that union members are hard-working people who are well-trained through
apprenticeship programs. We also believe that it is important to support our
unions and protect the value in which they exemplify our Nation's Democracy. It
is a great opportunity to support a service that will be beneficial to your union
members, your fellow laborers, and all union contractors.
By using the services of UnionQualified.com you ensure that quality of work, pay
and benefits are not compromised. When the most qualified members that suit contractors'
job needs are provided, confidence in unions increases. In turn, respect and pride
in unions is restored.
Register today if you are a local union official or talk to your local official
about joining our growing community!
We guarantee that you will find this program beneficial.
Register to become a member today!