FAQ · Better Built Arizona

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Everything about union work.

New to the trades or to union work? Here's what people ask us most.

What is a union?

A union is an organization of workers who have come together to reach common goals: safer jobsites, better healthcare benefits, higher wages, real retirement, and better working conditions. Unions also provide on-the-job training so members keep growing in their craft.

Why are unions important?

Unions set the standard for education, skill, wages, and training in the trades. They give workers unmatched support and a real voice in the workplace.

Why join a labor union?

Collective bargaining earns workers more favorable working conditions and stronger benefits. Union members typically earn better wages than non-union workers doing the same job.

What are the benefits of hiring a union company?

Union workers bring expertise, formal training, and safety-first practices to every project, which is why union contractors deliver consistent, quality work.

Why work for a union?

Union positions offer outstanding benefits and low turnover, with access to superior training, tools, and wages that make the trades a career, not just a job.

Is it hard to get into a union?

It's very attainable. Apprenticeships pay you while you learn, and journeymen typically step into full union-wage positions once their training is complete.

Can you do more than one trade in a union?

Unions typically focus on one trade, but workers can be part of multiple trade unions at the same time.

Let's start with the basics

Full Name *

Phone *

Email *

City *

ZIP Code *

Have you worked in construction before?

Either answer is fine. If you're new, we'll start you in a paid apprenticeship.

Do you have experience in any of these trades?

Drywall · Drywall Finishing · Lath · Plaster · EIFS · Stucco · Commercial Paint · Wall-Covering · Acoustical Ceilings

Any special certifications or credentials?

For example: OSHA10, MEWP, First Aid.

A few final details

When can you start? *

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I understand this is a hiring initiative for the drywall trade. If I'm not already in the trade, I'll start as a paid apprentice.

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