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UA Standard for Excellence Chapter 2 Lesson 1
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UA Standard for Excellence Chapter 2 Lesson 1

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The UA Standard for Excellence is a standard _____________

  • imposed on the union membership by management
  • for union members and employers achieving mutual goals while meeting separate responsibilities (correct)
  • with responsibilities for union members only
  • with responsibilities for employers only

    • The UA Standard for Excellence applies to _____________

  • members who are not productive
  • all members (correct)
  • journeymen only
  • apprentices only

    • According to the UA Standard for Excellence, management is directed to __________ ineffective superintendents, general foreman, foreman, journey workers, and apprentices.

  • replace and return to the union hall (correct)
  • return
  • call the business manager about
  • give a stern warning to

    • The six manufacturer/installers that formed the NASA (now NFSA) in 1914 formed the association whose focus was to _______.

    <p>stabilize labor costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the UA Standard for Excellence, the employer is responsible to __________.

    <p>ensure that all necessary tools and equipment are readily available to employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the UA Standard for Excellence, personal cell phones can be used during the workday under which of the following conditions?

    <p>Personal cell phones cannot be used during the workday, with the exception of lunch and break periods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the UA Standard for Excellence, you are to arrive on the job _____.

    <p>on time, ready to work, every day; absenteeism and tardiness will not be tolerated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On December 18, 1914 _______________.

    <p>the first agreement between the NASA and the UA was made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the UA Standard of Excellence, we are to dress in a manner appropriate for our craft _________.

    <p>out of respect for the UA, the customer, client, and contractor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the UA Standard for Excellence, we are to __________.

    <p>be productive and keep inactive time to a minimum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In June 1915, Local 669 _________.

    <p>came into existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the early years of Local 669 __________.

    <p>most were 'road men', but there were a few fitters who lived and worked in the cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The early members of Local 669 were not happy because ______________.

    <p>they were required to accept contracts negotiated on behalf of Local 669 by the UA officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Local 669 Agreement was amended in 1953 to ___________.

    <p>establish the Local 669 Apprenticeship program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Local 669 was first represented by elected delegates at the ___________ UA convention.

    <p>1966</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apprenticeship as a system of training to become a crafts worker ___________.

    <p>began centuries ago in ancient Babylon, Greece, Rome, and China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apprenticeship in the plumbing and pipefitting industry dates from ___________.

    <p>1883</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first election of two full-time officers for Local 669 was in ______.

    <p>1972</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the text, the pipe trades partnerships are described as a ________________.

    <p>stool with four legs: union, employer, work crew, you as apprentice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Your international union is ____________.

    <p>the UA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main role for unions is to _____________________.

    <p>ensure that all employees have an effective voice in their own pay and working conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    We _____________ be concerned if a contractor makes a profit on a job ________________.

    <p>should, so they can stay in business and provide work and jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a contractor hires you, it is your responsibility to _________________.

    <p>work efficiently and effectively, which justifies your pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To protect your future and the union employers' future against open-shop competition, it is vital that the union ______________.

    <p>craft workers and the union employers work effectively together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In order to be in demand and be promotable in the trades, you must ______________.

    <p>be an effective worker and work harmoniously with other crew members and trades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The key factors for your success in the trades 10-15 years from now are _________________.

    <p>being an effective worker and working harmoniously with other crew members and trades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What you make of your career depends on ________________.

    <p>how you look at yourself and your work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A career is based on ____________.

    <p>mastering technical skills plus having a good attitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether a union shop succeeds or not with open-shop competition?

    <p>the marketplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must we prove to the marketplace and the customers time and again in order to be successful as union tradesmen?

    <p>we are better trained, more knowledgeable, better skilled, and work faster with less supervision than the open shop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much money is normally spent on training throughout North America by the UA?

    <p>over 170 million dollars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Your local apprenticeship program is __________________.

    <p>a joint effort of labor and management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Your on-the-job performance and classroom work will be _______________.

    <p>evaluated throughout your term of apprenticeship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Another responsibility that you have as an apprentice is to _____________.

    <p>develop safe working habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you are late or absent on the job it _________________.

    <p>is not fair to you, your supervisor, crew or employer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Benjamin Franklin once said the following about apprenticeship:

    <p>&quot;He who hath a trade, hath a estate.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The National Apprentice Law passed in 1937 was designed to ______________.

    <p>promote uniform standards and encourage cooperation between labor and management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Instructor Training Program is _______________.

    <p>based on the principle that knowledge crafts workers can be superior instructors of apprentices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the shoemakers union in 1794?

    <p>The courts called the union a criminal conspiracy to raise wages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first lasting national labor organization was the _______________.

    <p>American Federation of Labor (AFL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The "yellow dog" contract _______________.

    <p>bans an employee's membership in a union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The United Association (UA) was founded in ___________________.

    <p>1889</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trade jurisdiction maintains that _________________.

    <p>pipe trades work is done by pipe trades workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated the local unions to unite the pipe trades and form the United Association (UA)?

    <p>A national organization could solve problems with traveling members, build apprenticeship programs, and provide strike aid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The United Association became an international organization in ________________.

    <p>1890; when two Canadian locals joined the UA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the key breakthroughs for the UA at the 1900 convention was ________________.

    <p>installing the UA stamp system of dues collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the most difficult attempts at consolidation with another international pipe trades union was with the ___________.

    <p>International Association of Steam and Hot Water Fitters and Helpers (IA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The UA established the training department and started the Instructor Training Program in ___________.

    <p>1954</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The UA Apprentice Scholarship Agreement established in 1985 ______________.

    <p>obligates the apprentice to stay union for a total of nine years in return for training received</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The general president of the UA is responsible to ______________.

    <p>the General Executive Board, and ultimately the membership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The UA and your local union affiliate will remain strong and can work for you as long as ________________.

    <p>you and other members continue to give it your wholehearted support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    UA Standard for Excellence

    • The UA Standard for Excellence aims for mutual goals between union members and employers, recognizing separate responsibilities.
    • Applies to all members, encompassing apprentices and journeymen.

    Management Responsibilities

    • Management is instructed to replace ineffective workers like superintendents and apprentices rather than reprimanding them.

    History and Formation

    • NASA, established in 1914 by six manufacturers, focused on stabilizing labor costs.
    • On December 18, 1914, the first agreement between NASA and the UA was made.

    Employer Responsibilities

    • Employers must ensure that necessary tools and equipment are available to employees.

    Conduct Guidelines

    • Personal cell phone use is restricted during work, except during lunch and breaks.
    • Employees should arrive on time and ready to work every day, as absenteeism and tardiness are not tolerated.

    Local 669 Development

    • Local 669 emerged in June 1915, starting with few "road men" and evolving in response to worker concerns regarding wage disparities.
    • The local agreement was amended in 1953 to include an apprenticeship program.

    Union Structure and Responsibilities

    • Local 669 was first represented by elected delegates at the 1966 UA convention.
    • Apprenticeship training has ancient roots, with modern plumbing apprenticeship dating back to 1883.

    Employer and Employee Relations

    • Unions strive to give employees a voice in pay and working conditions.
    • Concerns about contractor profits are less important as they are crucial for job sustainability.

    Apprentice Responsibilities

    • Apprentices must develop safe working habits and be aware that their performance is evaluated continuously throughout training.

    Historical Context

    • The shoemakers' union faced legal challenges in 1794 for conspiring to raise wages.
    • The American Federation of Labor (AFL) was the first lasting national labor organization, established to provide collective power.

    Importance of Training and Unity

    • The UA has invested over 170 million dollars in training throughout North America.
    • Local apprenticeship programs are a joint effort between labor and management.

    Future Career Development

    • Success in trades 10-15 years from now hinges on being an effective worker and fostering good relationships with coworkers.
    • A career is built on mastering technical skills combined with a positive attitude.

    Industry Dynamics

    • Union shops succeed against open-shop competition by demonstrating superior training and skills to the marketplace.
    • Trade jurisdiction emphasizes that specific work must be performed by qualified pipe trades workers.

    Key Agreements and Protocols

    • The UA Apprentice Scholarship Agreement mandates that apprentices commit to union membership for nine years following training.
    • The UA established a training department in 1954, highlighting the importance of skilled instruction.

    Leadership Responsibilities

    • The general president of the UA is accountable to the General Executive Board and the union membership, ensuring alignment with member interests.

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