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The UA Standard for Excellence is a standard _____________
The UA Standard for Excellence is a standard _____________
The UA Standard for Excellence applies to _____________
The UA Standard for Excellence applies to _____________
According to the UA Standard for Excellence, management is directed to __________ ineffective superintendents, general foreman, foreman, journey workers, and apprentices.
According to the UA Standard for Excellence, management is directed to __________ ineffective superintendents, general foreman, foreman, journey workers, and apprentices.
The six manufacturer/installers that formed the NASA (now NFSA) in 1914 formed the association whose focus was to _______.
The six manufacturer/installers that formed the NASA (now NFSA) in 1914 formed the association whose focus was to _______.
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According to the UA Standard for Excellence, the employer is responsible to __________.
According to the UA Standard for Excellence, the employer is responsible to __________.
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Under the UA Standard for Excellence, personal cell phones can be used during the workday under which of the following conditions?
Under the UA Standard for Excellence, personal cell phones can be used during the workday under which of the following conditions?
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Under the UA Standard for Excellence, you are to arrive on the job _____.
Under the UA Standard for Excellence, you are to arrive on the job _____.
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On December 18, 1914 _______________.
On December 18, 1914 _______________.
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According to the UA Standard of Excellence, we are to dress in a manner appropriate for our craft _________.
According to the UA Standard of Excellence, we are to dress in a manner appropriate for our craft _________.
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According to the UA Standard for Excellence, we are to __________.
According to the UA Standard for Excellence, we are to __________.
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In June 1915, Local 669 _________.
In June 1915, Local 669 _________.
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In the early years of Local 669 __________.
In the early years of Local 669 __________.
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The early members of Local 669 were not happy because ______________.
The early members of Local 669 were not happy because ______________.
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The Local 669 Agreement was amended in 1953 to ___________.
The Local 669 Agreement was amended in 1953 to ___________.
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Local 669 was first represented by elected delegates at the ___________ UA convention.
Local 669 was first represented by elected delegates at the ___________ UA convention.
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Apprenticeship as a system of training to become a crafts worker ___________.
Apprenticeship as a system of training to become a crafts worker ___________.
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Apprenticeship in the plumbing and pipefitting industry dates from ___________.
Apprenticeship in the plumbing and pipefitting industry dates from ___________.
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The first election of two full-time officers for Local 669 was in ______.
The first election of two full-time officers for Local 669 was in ______.
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In the text, the pipe trades partnerships are described as a ________________.
In the text, the pipe trades partnerships are described as a ________________.
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Your international union is ____________.
Your international union is ____________.
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The main role for unions is to _____________________.
The main role for unions is to _____________________.
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We _____________ be concerned if a contractor makes a profit on a job ________________.
We _____________ be concerned if a contractor makes a profit on a job ________________.
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When a contractor hires you, it is your responsibility to _________________.
When a contractor hires you, it is your responsibility to _________________.
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To protect your future and the union employers' future against open-shop competition, it is vital that the union ______________.
To protect your future and the union employers' future against open-shop competition, it is vital that the union ______________.
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In order to be in demand and be promotable in the trades, you must ______________.
In order to be in demand and be promotable in the trades, you must ______________.
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The key factors for your success in the trades 10-15 years from now are _________________.
The key factors for your success in the trades 10-15 years from now are _________________.
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What you make of your career depends on ________________.
What you make of your career depends on ________________.
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A career is based on ____________.
A career is based on ____________.
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What determines whether a union shop succeeds or not with open-shop competition?
What determines whether a union shop succeeds or not with open-shop competition?
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What must we prove to the marketplace and the customers time and again in order to be successful as union tradesmen?
What must we prove to the marketplace and the customers time and again in order to be successful as union tradesmen?
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How much money is normally spent on training throughout North America by the UA?
How much money is normally spent on training throughout North America by the UA?
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Your local apprenticeship program is __________________.
Your local apprenticeship program is __________________.
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Your on-the-job performance and classroom work will be _______________.
Your on-the-job performance and classroom work will be _______________.
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Another responsibility that you have as an apprentice is to _____________.
Another responsibility that you have as an apprentice is to _____________.
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When you are late or absent on the job it _________________.
When you are late or absent on the job it _________________.
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Benjamin Franklin once said the following about apprenticeship:
Benjamin Franklin once said the following about apprenticeship:
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The National Apprentice Law passed in 1937 was designed to ______________.
The National Apprentice Law passed in 1937 was designed to ______________.
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The Instructor Training Program is _______________.
The Instructor Training Program is _______________.
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What happened to the shoemakers union in 1794?
What happened to the shoemakers union in 1794?
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The first lasting national labor organization was the _______________.
The first lasting national labor organization was the _______________.
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The "yellow dog" contract _______________.
The "yellow dog" contract _______________.
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The United Association (UA) was founded in ___________________.
The United Association (UA) was founded in ___________________.
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Trade jurisdiction maintains that _________________.
Trade jurisdiction maintains that _________________.
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What motivated the local unions to unite the pipe trades and form the United Association (UA)?
What motivated the local unions to unite the pipe trades and form the United Association (UA)?
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The United Association became an international organization in ________________.
The United Association became an international organization in ________________.
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One of the key breakthroughs for the UA at the 1900 convention was ________________.
One of the key breakthroughs for the UA at the 1900 convention was ________________.
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One of the most difficult attempts at consolidation with another international pipe trades union was with the ___________.
One of the most difficult attempts at consolidation with another international pipe trades union was with the ___________.
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The UA established the training department and started the Instructor Training Program in ___________.
The UA established the training department and started the Instructor Training Program in ___________.
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The UA Apprentice Scholarship Agreement established in 1985 ______________.
The UA Apprentice Scholarship Agreement established in 1985 ______________.
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The general president of the UA is responsible to ______________.
The general president of the UA is responsible to ______________.
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The UA and your local union affiliate will remain strong and can work for you as long as ________________.
The UA and your local union affiliate will remain strong and can work for you as long as ________________.
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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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Test your understanding of the UA Standard for Excellence with these flashcards from Chapter 2 Lesson 1. Focus on the roles and responsibilities outlined for union members and employers. Each card will challenge your knowledge and help you master key concepts.
