DAILY BRIEFING: Day 22

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Have a good day, everyone. Remember to work safely today.

-Matt

Announcements:

No announcements today.

PRO TIP

SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE:
Productivity Keeps the Union Competitive

Being productive is very important in a union because it helps the organization to succeed. When members are productive, they can get more work done in less time, which allows the organization to take on more projects and complete them quickly. This makes more money for the union. If members are not productive, it will take longer to complete projects, which will cost the union more money and make it harder for them to win new projects. Being productive helps the union to stay competitive, which is important for the success of the organization and its members.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

The Scenario:

As a sheet metal worker on a job site, you're part of a team working on a project for a big company. Your team is responsible for installing the ductwork for the heating and cooling system. Unfortunately, the project is falling behind schedule, and the company is getting frustrated. They have even threatened to give the next project to a different contractor if your team doesn't speed up.

What would you do in this situation?
Select an answer below to learn more.

A) Keep working at the same pace, even if it means the project falls behind schedule.

Sorry, that is incorrect.

If you chose C, you understand the importance of productivity in skilled trades. Productivity affects the union and union contractors' ability to compete by determining how much work they can get done in a given amount of time. If a team is not productive, they may miss deadlines and lose business to competitors who can get the job done more efficiently. However, the need to increase work speed should never risk the quality of the work.

B) Work faster, even if it means cutting corners and lowering the job quality.

Sorry, that is incorrect.

If you chose C, you understand the importance of productivity in skilled trades. Productivity affects the union and union contractors' ability to compete by determining how much work they can get done in a given amount of time. If a team is not productive, they may miss deadlines and lose business to competitors who can get the job done more efficiently. However, the need to increase work speed should never risk the quality of the work.

C) Talk to your team to find ways to work more efficiently, with fewer distractions, without sacrificing the job quality.

Yes, that’s correct!

If you chose C, you understand the importance of productivity in skilled trades. Productivity affects the union and union contractors' ability to compete by determining how much work they can get done in a given amount of time. If a team is not productive, they may miss deadlines and lose business to competitors who can get the job done more efficiently. However, the need to increase work speed should never risk the quality of the work.

TAKE AWAY: Would you feel any personal responsibility to lessen distractions in the workplace so that the job could get completed effectively and efficiently?

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