20 Hilarious Fails Only Union Members Will Understand

Union members can bond over quite a bit. Being in a union gives people a certain sense of belonging and comfortability. Unionizing can allow a group of employees to come together and fight for their interests in the workplace. Many plumbers, construction workers, contractors, and loads of other jobs unionize to get the best possible benefits from their job. But being in a union doesn’t save you from public scrutiny. If you mess something up bad on a job site, there’s nothing your coworkers can do to save you from the public eye. We hope you love these fails as much as we do, here are 20 union fails that are on a level of their own.

1. How about we skip the mandatory eye wash station tests.

Rusty water flows from two connected pipes into a large metal basin, creating a brown, murky liquid. The setup appears industrial, with visible corrosion and yellow paint on some surfaces.
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2. Someone forgot to kill the power.

A pair of bolt cutters is wedged into a burned and blackened electrical meter box attached to the wall of a house with vinyl siding, which is stained with soot around the area.
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3. This is an immediate termination in our books.

A person wearing a yellow shirt and gloves is reaching into a large industrial machine, possibly for maintenance or repair. The machine has metal components and a grated bottom section, with scattered black debris on the ground.
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4. We hope that post is strong.

A blue house with a steep roof and a white front door is under construction. A ladder leans against the side, reaching the roof where part of the siding is removed. The house is surrounded by green grass and trees under a cloudy sky.
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5. Don’t worry about a step ladder, just hand me that chair and the coffee table.

Two people in a room are working on an air conditioning unit. One person stands on a chair and table, reaching up to the unit, while the other stands nearby holding tools. The room has a couch, coat rack, and wooden floor.
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6. Not a hat on a hat, a ladder on a ladder.

Two individuals are using an extended ladder to work on a steep church roof. One person is on the roof, while the other stands at the base. A tree and a parked car are visible nearby.
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7. Sure, these sandbags should hold us.

Two workers stand on a suspended platform on the side of a building. The platform is secured to the roof by large sandbags, creating an unusual safety setup. They appear to be working on the building's exterior wall.
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8. Are you sure that tree will hold your weight?

A worker in a harness trims a tree using a chainsaw while standing on a raised platform attached to a blue crane truck. The scene is by a road in Osaka City, marked by a road sign, with traffic and bicycles in the background.
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9. They saw the sign, but they didn’t care.

A digital voting machine positioned on a wooden table beside a gray door with a sign saying "Fire Safety Door Do Not Block." The area has a plain, professional setup with neutral-colored walls and floor.
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Sometimes folks can’t be bothered to pull off but one simple job. It could just be an off day. Or it could be a case of not being able to be bothered to see the job through. Clearly, someone didn’t care in this situation.

10. Those welded on legs should do the trick.

Two construction workers at a work site. One stands on a metal grate, securing a large bag suspended by a crane, while the other supports nearby. Equipment and structural components surround the scene at night.
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11. The union members might’ve missed the mark a bit on this one.

A close-up image of the base of a white toilet on a tiled floor. There is a visible crack running through the ceramic material near the floor joint.
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12. The homeowner didn’t tell him they used drain opener and he got some water on his pants.

A person wearing light gray pants with multiple tears and holes on the thigh area, sitting on a chair. The fabric is worn and frayed around the damaged spots.
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13. They had no idea why they failed inspection.

Visible ceiling damage with exposed wooden beams and plumbing pipes. Wallpapered walls show floral patterns, and part of the ceiling is peeling. A partially visible door and window are in the background.
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14. This school complained the basketball hoop was wobbly, the concrete is usually in the ground.

A field with a chain-link fence and a padded black post. The ground is paved with asphalt and a patch of concrete at the base of the post. Yellow flowers and green grass can be seen in the background.
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15. Good luck getting up that driveway in the winter.

Steep driveways lead down from two garages, adjacent to newly laid pavements. A car is parked on a dirt road, surrounded by bare trees and construction materials. The sky is overcast.
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16. The union members had a field day with this one.

A construction worker in a green shirt and hat kneels on a newly paved road, gesturing with two covered fingers. A white van is stuck in the wet cement, with a woman driver inside, smiling. Construction cones are visible in the background.
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17. We’re still working, we’re just discussing what the next move is.

Five construction workers wearing safety vests and hard hats are gathered on a sidewalk near a street. One worker is placing an orange traffic cone, and others appear to be discussing something. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.
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18. How your job in the union is really chosen.

A red traffic cone shaped like a wizard's hat is placed on a concrete surface next to a partially exposed cable and a metal bracket. The cone appears bent and distorted.
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19. The ladder is now a integral part of this building.

A long wooden ladder is precariously balanced against a wall, extending towards an unsecured tile ceiling. The setup appears unstable, suggesting a risky situation for anyone attempting to use it.
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20. Is he certified to run that machine?

A cat is sleeping on the seat of a forklift parked on a street. The forklift is labeled "FD30." The cat is curled up comfortably, surrounded by the vehicle's controls and machinery.
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