What is the job of a Union Business Agent/Field Representative?
They find jobsites and work that is being performed in their assigned area. Checks on who is doing the tile, marble or terrazzo work on the jobsite. If a Union Contractor: Enforces our CBA Checks status of workers to ensure they are members of Local #18 and current in their dues Takes complaints from members and tries to solve the problem keeps the members informed of any current issues. If Non-Union Contractor: Talks to the General Contractor about the N/U Contractor – Gathers information about the N/U Contractor Talks to the workers and collects information about their working conditions including pay rate etc.- enforce prevailing wage laws. They try and organize contractors and workers into the union. They attend building trades and other meetings and report back to the president about issues that might affect the local.
