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ADDENDUM 1 <br />CODE OF CONDUCT <br />"Promoting Pride in Craftsmanship and Customer Satisfaction" <br />Introduction <br />The purpose of the Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' Code of Conduct is to <br />stimulate our members pride in craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. <br />Fostering membership pride in our plasterers, cement masons, and shop hands is key to <br />our survival. To achieve this goal our Local Union Officers must implement this Code of <br />Conduct immediately, uphold it strictly, and apply it consistently. The result will be to <br />increase our members self worth, bolster quality craftsmanship, improve working <br />conditions, leverage higher wages and benefits, and create increasing work opportunities <br />for our members. It will also benefit our contractors by increasing their productivity, <br />ensuring timely job completions, keeping projects within (or under) budget, and <br />providing them with reliable, quality craftsmanship. <br />To be successful, the Code of Conduct must have the full support of the Local Union at <br />all levels. Officers must wholeheartedly dedicate themselves to this task by "setting the <br />standard" and acting as role models for the membership. <br />Any member found in violation of the Code will be subject to the disciplinary procedures <br />of the International and Local's Constitution which includes, but is not limited to, charges <br />being filed and the possibility of a fine, suspension, and/or expulsion. While charges <br />may be brought at any time a three strike policy shall be in effect. This means that any <br />member who has three written complaints filed by Employers shall face disciplinary <br />charges and after a hearing may be fined, suspended or expelled. <br />Res onsihilitics; under the Code <br />Both the union and contractor have responsibilities under the Code. For the Code to be <br />mutually beneficial, both parties must take their respective duties seriously, and <br />communicate with the other party constructively and on a consistent basis. <br />Local Union Responsibilities <br />The Business Manager and Business Agents are responsible for communicating the <br />OPCMIA Code of Conduct to all members, and ensuring they are fully compliant. <br />To achieve the goals of the Code, the Business Manage and Business Agents shall ensure <br />that: <br />• Members shall apply their knowledge, skills, and experience diligently on the job. <br />+ Members shall make every effort to upgrade their skills on a regular basis. <br />21 <br />