Discover The Benefit Of Joining The IUPAT Ontario Union For Glaziers And Metal Mechanics
By: Seo5 Consulting
Submitted: 2010-09-14 04:48:15 | Word Count: 580
Are you looking to become a unionized glazier and metal mechanic in Ontario? Or are you interested in an apprenticeship for a career in the trade? An announcement has been made that glazier and metal mechanics are changing their name to Architectural Glass & Metal Technicians. The trade is well represented by the IUPAT in Ontario, and an intensive training program is provided in collaboration with OIFSC. This construction trade offers pay rates of up to $33.64in addition to pension plans, benefits and vacation pay.
Job description of an Architectural Glass & Metal Technician highlights:
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• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to determine installation procedure and materials required.
• Measure, mark and cut glass using glass cutters or computerized cutters.
• Securing glass into architectural metal frames.
• Assembly and installation of prefabricated glass, mirrors on walls or ceilings, and finishing building exteriors with glass.
• Replace glass in furniture or other products.
• Repair residential and commercial windows, doors, and other glass supporting structures.
• Repair faulty sealant and damaged glass.
Training with the IUPAT Ontario union in collaboration with OIFSC
The pre-apprenticeship training program is funded by the Government of Ontario. The course, tools, manuals and personal safety equipment are provided at no cost to participants. The curriculum is in intervals of 37 weeks with an opportunity to be employed between classes and includes: academic upgrading, [if required ] mandatory health and safety training, trade specific training, paid work placement and computer and life skills training.
The education prerequisite for this program is to have completed at least grade 10, or being able to achieve the level by the end of the program. Applicants must be 18 years old, and have a sincere interest in learning a construction trade. To apply for the pre-apprenticeship program, visit the OIFSC website oifsc to fill out an application.
Benefits of joining the union for Architectural Glass and Metal Technicians in Ontario
If you are currently a glazier and metal mechanic, but not yet part of a union, you are missing out on benefits that will supplement you, and your family. Being a part of the IUPAT Ontario union is being a member of a fraternity. The union is a family of likeminded workers, coming together as a collective, to strengthen the industry creating a voice and balance in the workplace. The union protects workers in the construction industry by offering:
• Job security
• Above average wages
• Standard hours
• Dental Benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
As part of the IUPAT Ontario union, workers have a place in their community, and a sense of unity. Families of the IUPAT union members enjoy social activities, and workers establish lifelong friendships in the union and on the job.
Non-union workers are in many instances exploited and subjected to long hours, lower pay, little or no benefits and sometimes unpaid overtime hours. Non-union workers are vulnerable to unsafe working conditions, and in many cases are exposed to an underground economy.
A union is a practical solution toward fair wages and equality. The IUPAT Ontario union has strength in numbers, and workers joining the union can expect additional opportunities. Employers signatory to the union have an opportunity to expand their business creating a larger market share resulting to increased profits.
For more information on the IUPAT Ontario union visit iupat today!
Author Resource:-The Ontario Council of Painters [OCP ] of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades [IUPAT ] is the Ontario chapter of the IUPAT organization. For more information, visit www.iupat.on.ca.
