The Benefits of Hiring a Union Contractor vs. a Non-Union Contractor
You get the best trained, and most safety-minded workers in the industry when you hire union contractors.
As a general contractor or building owner, the benefits of hiring a union contractor over a non-union contractor might not seem to be part of the award process, but this consideration is much more important than it may appear. While navigating the process of finding qualified contractors, it is crucial to look beyond time and cost to more qualitative aspects. Do non-union contractors have the proper training and experience required to do your job correctly and safely? If you are not careful, you might be in for a world of headaches. There are real benefits to hiring union contractors, since you get the best trained, and most safety-minded workers in the industry that complete regular training and education to update their skills.
Read on to learn a bit more about the benefits of hiring a union contractor!
Gain Access to a Highly Trained and Skilled Workers
One of the main benefits of hiring a unionized contractor is the quality of work you will see from them. Here at G&M Services, all our employees receive thorough training to ensure they know precisely how to perform any concrete cutting, fire stopping, air barrier, or other construction-related work. Union workers, in general, spend hundreds of hours annually being taught by experienced instructors to ensure that they are qualified to perform their assigned tasks. This means union contractors have a pool of highly skilled labor and ensures the job will be done by workers who take pride in their work having taken the time to properly learn their trade.
Safer Worksites Benefit Everyone
Worker safety is the main priority for all contractors and building owners, and at G&M Services, it is no different. Our employees are all extremely well-trained when it comes to safety during work. Well-trained union workers are more likely to recognize issues and hazards and to sound the alarm if any safety precautions during a job are not being met. As a result, union-based are some of the safest you’ll find. A 2019 study from the New York Building Trades Employers Association released statistics using data from OSHA that stated that union contractors were five times less likely to suffer from fatal accidents than non-union workers. Union contractors also received fewer safety violations per project than their nonunion counterparts and 25% fewer stop-work orders as well. All G&M Services field employees complete the OSHA 10 certification course prior to showing up on a job site, and all Field Supervisors have their OSHA 30.
Lower Workforce Turnover and Happier Workers
Research has shown that union contractors have lower turnover rates in today’s workplace. This is probably due to the strong wage potential union members have, along with the fact that unionized workers are a lot more likely to feel like they have a voice and “seat at the table” and processes in place to help workplace grievances. As a contractor or building owner, you know you are hiring satisfied and smart workers when you’re hiring union contractors. You will not have to worry about them dropping out of a job suddenly due to dissatisfaction. G&M Services has an average length of service across ALL employees of 4.5 years with over 20% of our workforce having over 10 years of service! When employees work for G&M Services, they find a home where they are treated as part of the family.
Revitalize Your Business with G&M Services
G&M Services is proud of our employees and the dedication they have for safety in the workplace. We reward our employees for displaying positive safety practices. We incorporate weekly and monthly discussions and meetings to ensure that all involved know how to handle equipment and potentially risky situations during a project. We offer services in the way of concrete core-drilling and sawing, concrete scanning, Air Barriers, Firestop, and BIM Project Management and Coordination. To get started with us, call today at 410-787-8828 or visit our contact page. Follow the official company page today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
