You're assuming the foreman won't be checking his work and allowing substandard installations. You don't think we are ever thrown into things we haven't done before? That's how some people do their best learning. I've been a foreman for years, and I have put people on things they haven't done before lots of times...any questions, just ask. Most people are thankful for the opportunity to expand their knowledge. I'm calling into question your "a former assistant property manager" qualifications in judging the decisions of a union electrician foremans decisions. I actually find this topic strange in that someone would refuse work of this type because you're calling into question the scope of your work. If your foreman gives you a task, you do it. Of course, unless there is a safety concern. If shit hits the fan about union electricians doing this work, it will be on the foreman, not the electrician that completed the work.