Is it important for a janitorial service company to belong to a trade union or professional association?

Answer: Not important
Explanation: This is not important.

Answer: Not important
Explanation: I stand behind the union but sadly we do not belong to one.

Answer: Not sure/never heard of it
Explanation: never heard

Answer: Very important
Explanation: Optional

Answer: Not important
Explanation: No.

Answer: Very important
Explanation: You want to be able to assure your employees that they are protected in the work environment!

Answer: Important
Explanation: Is important but not necessary, been associate with profecional, it will give the contractor more credibility and the knowledge of the industry.

Answer: Not important
Explanation: Belonging to a Professional Association helps the company to stay on top of trends in the industry. This is an investment in their to company that shows dedication to their trade. But should it be a deal breaker in awarding a contract? No. As long as the company can demonstrate commitment to trade by investing in other ways. And always show that how their investing benefits you, as the client. The association is only one avenue of dedication and commitment to client and trade.

Answer: Not sure/never heard of it
Explanation: N/a

Answer: Not important
Explanation: it only helps with referrals

Answer: Not important
Explanation: No there are a lot of independent contractors who just get the jobs themselves.

Answer: Important
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Answer: Not important
Explanation: Not important in SJ area but in the big cities it is probably a must.

Answer: Not important
Explanation: hard workers

Answer: Important
Explanation: Yes there is different trade unions out there for every profession so I would require my cleaning service provider to be a part of something larger than just their own company these companies can offer a lot of information to the trade