Toolbox Talk: Working Well with Non-Union Workers from other Trades

Learn more about how to interact with non-union colleagues in a manner that promotes a culture of excellence and professionalism. 

The latest Toolbox Talk, “Working Well with Non-Union Workers from Other Trades, is now available. During our professional journey,iStock-1485996637.jpgthere may be times on a job site when we encounter other trades or even sheet metal workers affiliated with the non-union. It is critical that during these interactions, we promote a culture of excellence and professionalism that reflects favorably on ourselves as individuals, our employers, and the unionized skilled trades as a whole. 

Take a moment to read this Toolbox Talk both in English and Spanish.
 


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