I may be the next big boss

[akarunway 1]

on a const. job in SoCal. How do I motivate my guys to make our union better. Not good at public speaking. Hardcore const. workers. Help

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

[Zep 0]

Good leadership is leading by example, show them from day one
that you're not afraid to work and offer big bonuses.

If that don't work then beat the shit out of the biggest const worker
an gain the respect of the others.

Gone fishing

[jclalor 12]

Toastmasters.

[Gawain 0]

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on a const. job in SoCal. How do I motivate my guys to make our union better. Not good at public speaking. Hardcore const. workers. Help

I don't want this to go to Speakers Corner, but I would just make sure you've got the union rules well in-hand, and that everyone adheres to the safety plan/accident prevention plan. Also, make sure whomever if your Quality Control Manager is top notch. It's not about the union, it's about the guys working on site with you. If a guy doesn't pass muster, I'm pretty sure the union rules allow you to replace him/her on the spot.

It's about getting the work done safely and within spec for the project owner, not about self-improvement. If you're going to be the lead, then it's about leading and directing the workflow. If the laborers and operators are professional and hardcore, then they'll do their job, and if they don't... With all the excess labor in California (especially construction, what's the unemployment rate for construction? 30%?), any guy that doesn't fully understand everything is going to be more trouble than he's worth, and there's no shortage of talent to draw from the union pool (or list, or however they manage it).

What kind of project is it? How big? Period of performance?

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

[akarunway 1]

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on a const. job in SoCal. How do I motivate my guys to make our union better. Not good at public speaking. Hardcore const. workers. Help

I don't want this to go to Speakers Corner, but I would just make sure you've got the union rules well in-hand, and that everyone adheres to the safety plan/accident prevention plan. Also, make sure whomever if your Quality Control Manager is top notch. It's not about the union, it's about the guys working on site with you. If a guy doesn't pass muster, I'm pretty sure the union rules allow you to replace him/her on the spot.

It's about getting the work done safely and within spec for the project owner, not about self-improvement. If you're going to be the lead, then it's about leading and directing the workflow. If the laborers and operators are professional and hardcore, then they'll do their job, and if they don't... With all the excess labor in California (especially construction, what's the unemployment rate for construction? 30%?), any guy that doesn't fully understand everything is going to be more trouble than he's worth, and there's no shortage of talent to draw from the union pool (or list, or however they manage it).

What kind of project is it? How big? Period of performance?

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I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

[Heatmiser 0]

Dale Carnegie.
www.dalecarnegie.com

What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo

Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama

[godfrog 2]

Know what you are talking about, have confidence, don't back peddle or waffle on decisions, don't let some one walk on you and show no favoritism to anyone.

Earn they're respect!

Experience is a difficult teacher, she gives you the test first and the lesson afterward

[b1jercat 0]

I can help. I'm 3 hours short on a 24 hr day and I put 700 miles on the rig today. I am a steamfitter out of local 290. I'll get you a better reply in the morning.

blues

jerry

[akarunway 1]

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I can help. I'm 3 hours short on a 24 hr day and I put 700 miles on the rig today. I am a steamfitter out of local 290. I'll get you a better reply in the morning.Or. eh? I'm the fitter examiner for Local 364, Colton, Ca. http://www.ualocal364.org/ Send me PM. We have a shitload of work coming. Bechtel sucks but this a 3 yr job. Hr. from Vegas
blues

jerry

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

[JohnDeere 0]

Good luck with that! Union workers and hard worker dont go in the same sentence most of the time!

Nothing opens like a Deere!

You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers!