For bigger business, stronger networks, and a flexible skilled workforce on demand.
Signatory Contractor Advantages
Grow, Compete, Thrive
Becoming a Signatory Contractor gives you access to a network of support for every stage in your business. Whether it’s providing access to state-of-the-art training facilities and instructors, helping expand your crew size, taking care of HR and benefits, or you’re looking for additional market opportunities, we’re here to help your business achieve the next level of success.
SIGNATORY CONTRACTOR ADVANTAGES
Introduction
Transform and elevate your business with the unmatched support and advantages of Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union No. 104!
Contractors pay no fees to join Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union No. 104 and retain full control over their business operations, providing for a cost-effective and strategic partnership. This policy allows contractors to invest their financial resources in business expansion, covering only the costs directly associated with the skilled work performed. Additionally, partnering with Local 104 provides a significant competitive edge. Diverse wage classifications and access to highly trained workers enable contractors to submit more flexible and competitive bids, enhancing their reputation for top-quality craftsmanship. The union’s joint apprenticeship training and upgrade courses ensure a steady supply of proficient labor and keep members updated on the latest industry advancements. Moreover, Local 104 supports contractors with safety training and compliance assistance, reducing risks and helping meet regulatory standards. This comprehensive support structure ensures that contractors can maximize value, boost their competitiveness, and maintain control, leading to greater success in the industry.
Cost: Maximizing Value
Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union No. 104 ensures a straightforward and cost-effective partnership for contractors by not charging any direct cost or fee for signing the collective bargaining agreement or at any point thereafter. This policy allows contractors to focus their financial resources on the expansion of the business, covering only the costs directly associated with the work these skilled professionals perform. By eliminating additional fees, Local Union No. 104 fosters a transparent and mutually beneficial relationship, emphasizing its commitment to supporting contractors and their highly trained workforce.
49
California Counties Served
300+
signatory contractors
10,000
Sheet Metal Workers
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state-of-the-art training facilities
Competitiveness: Boost Business and Build Your Reputation
Signing a collective bargaining agreement with Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union No. 104 offers contractors a significant competitive advantage through various means. The agreement's diverse wage classifications allow contractors to tailor costs to specific project requirements, making bids more flexible and competitive. Access to a pool of highly skilled and trained workers ensures top-quality craftsmanship, enhancing the contractor's reputation and reliability. Furthermore, the union's robust joint apprenticeship training program continually develops the next generation of sheet metal workers, ensuring a steady supply of proficient labor.
“Upgrade courses” keep current members updated on the latest technologies and industry advancements, fostering innovation and efficiency. Additionally, the support and resources provided by the union, including safety training and compliance assistance, help contractors meet regulatory standards and reduce risks. This comprehensive support structure not only enhances the contractor's capabilities but also positions them to submit more competitive bids, ultimately leading to more successful project acquisitions.
Control: Your Success is Our Success
Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union No. 104 does not exercise any control over the operations of a shop signed to its collective bargaining agreement. The contractor and its management team retain full discretion over all decisions, provided these decisions are consistent with both the law and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. This means that while the union represents the interests of its members, it does not intervene in the day-to-day management or strategic direction of the shop, ensuring that the contractor maintains autonomy in running its business.
CASE STUDY
A network of leading contractors, tapping into a flexible and highly skilled workforce to win bids, and build bigger buisness
Prior to 2001, Marina Mechanical dealt with the common struggles of an open shop - hiring skilled labor, retention, and fluctuating their workforce. Once they became a signatory contractor, their business was able to drastically grow and they are now a leading mechanical contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area. Check out the case study to learn more of how partnering with the Union helped them achieve success!
"The one thing I would never change is the path Marina Mechanical took to becoming a signatory contractor. I attribute that to our success, our growth, our beautiful building, and our customer base. We wouldn't have achieved this without the help of Local 104."
Carl Koos, President of Construction, Marina Mechanical SErvices
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