Contractors - Why Join?
Representation on the Labor-Management Committee
As a contractor affiliated with OPCMIA Local 797, you’ll receive representation
on the Labor-Management Cooperative Committee. Contractors and the union work
together to determine the best ways to build market share advance the union
contractors movement, and reconcile any differences that may occur.
Representation on Negotiating Committee
All contractors affiliated with OPCMIA Local 797 are represented
by a team of negotiators selected by all member contractors. Whether you employ
2 or 200 employees, you will have a voice in all contract negotiations.
Coordinated Marketing & Advertising Strategies
As a union contractor, you will be represented. You're a partner
in a comprehensive marketing and advertising campaign to show the benefits of
hiring union workers. Recent strategies have included the establishment of this
Website; regular advertising in business and trade publications; appearances at
trade shows and career day presentations; home improvement shows; and television
ads. We also participate in numerous charitable community projects throughout
the year, providing services and materials to help our neighbors and promote our
members.
Access to Trained Manpower
As we say in our award-winning marketing brochure, we provide
Experience, Expertise, and the most qualified workers available. Just call the
union office and tell them what you need. You'll also have the right of refusal,
if for any reason you'd prefer to work with specific individuals. You can also
call on the business office to book members who are available for out-of-town
projects.
To make sure that the supply of trained, qualified workers is constant, OPCMIA
Local 797 local contractors and members sponsor a certified Apprenticeship
School. The school offers a 3 year program in both Plastering and all of its
varieties and Cement finishing including stamping, terrazzo, and more. As a
union contractor, you’ll be represented by contractor representatives on the
Training Committee.
Connection to National Organizations
Many contractors that are signatory with OPCMIA Local 797 choose
to be affiliated with associations such as Associated General Contractors,
Nevada Contractors Association, Painting and Decorating Contractors Association,
and the United Builders and Contractors Association, Western Walls and Ceilings
Contractors Association, and the Southern Nevada Building and Construction
Trades Council. Thanks to these organizations, you'll have the political
representation you need to make sure that your interests are protected with
regulatory agencies. You'll also be able to take advantage of numerous
membership benefits, including regular meetings and industry-wide
representation. You'll also work closely with the representatives of OPCMIA
Local 797 to make sure that the personnel you need are available when you need
them, and to draw on their network of other union offices to check out
out-of-town projects.
No Fees
Un-like joining some organizations, becoming a union contractor
does not require any fee or other payment to the union. There are no
"initiation" fees, performance bonds or cash bonds required. Your sole
obligation is to agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the master
contract negotiated with OPCMIA Local 797.
Pension & Benefits Administration
Tracking pension, benefits and insurance payments is simple
because the OPCMIA Local 797 business office utilizes a plan administrator that
handles all of our Pension and Benefits. Your responsibility is limited to
filling out the normal payroll report, and one check covers all of the benefits
programs.
Because health insurance premiums are included in master contract, any increases
in premium costs are absorbed by the union. There is no charge for these
increases to the contractor.
Continuing Professional Education
As the construction industry changes to meet the needs of the
marketplace, it's essential that both contractors and union members learn new
techniques and technology. Ongoing professional education and training classes
are provided to keep you current with what you'll need to know about code
changes, new regulations and other essential information. You'll also be invited
to learn about new technologies.
Branding
When you join with OPCMIA 797 you are joining with a tradition
that has been performing Concrete and Plastering work in Nevada since 1905. Now
that’s worth bragging about.
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