Why Hire Union?

Some people like to put down unions and union workers. They don't know or explore what "union" really means. Here's what it means for your next project:

• Fully trained professional workers
• Skilled project management
• Reliable parts and materials
• Fully insured, licensed and financially stable contractors
• No shortcuts that could risk safety, system reliability and productivity in your home or workplace
• Work completed right the first time or it's fixed for free.

Value Versus Cost

If you were having surgery, would you select a doctor with five years of school and supervised on-the-job experience, or one who had taken a few courses and could talk a good line? That's the difference between trained union workers and non-union workers. It's what you don't know that can hurt you or worse. What is the value of peace of mind from the security of knowing your work is done well, with your safety and reliability of service foremost in mind? We think it's priceless, but its cost is highly competitive. Choose the industry leaders -- the top professionals. You're worth it!

Using union labor makes good business sense for developers and contractors, enabling them to access a pool of qualified workers possessing the highest level of craftsmanship.

Union workers have a comprehensive knowledge of their trade, which they have acquired through apprenticeship programs that train workers to the highest standards. With access to ongoing journeyworker training to keep their skills up to date, as well as occupational safety training, union workers are the best performers in the workforce.

Union workers band together to achieve common goals in key areas such as wages, hours, and working conditions for ALL workers. Union workers also band together in support of the community, giving both money and time to local charities. United Way of Greater St. Louis is currently running its 2009 campaign, and the Greater St. Louis Labor Council is a proud supporter of United Way. United Way invests more than 1 million dollars each week in local agencies that help over 1 million people in our region each year. Also, an amazing 90 cents of every dollar goes to fund programs and services that help people, so your gift is managed carefully and efficiently. Please join us in our support. For more information or to give, go to www.stl.unitedway.org

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