New SASMI COVID Benefit

As we get into winter the cases of COVID-19 are continuing and even increasing. The SASMI Trustees see a need for reinstituting the COVID-19 Wage Replacement Temporary Benevolent Disaster Relief Benefit. However, more is known about the virus and testing has become more avail [...]

SMART Mourns the Death of Larry Willis

“SMART joins labor unions across North America in mourning the loss AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department President Larry Willis. Brother Willis was a tremendous leader who provided determined guidance, measured action and stood undaunted by the multitude of challenges tra [...]

Statement on the Result of the 2020 Presidential Election

The following is a statement from SMART General President Joseph Sellers, Jr. on the election of Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris:   “On behalf of the men and women of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART), we cong [...]

Showing their pride as election approaches

SMART members are sending in their photos showing their support for Joe Biden, the presidential candidate who has been endorsed by your union. To submit your photos in support of candidates endorsed by SMART, email news_TD@smart-union.org. To get involved, text SMART Army to [...]

Action Request: Stand With Your Brothers and Sisters at Amtrak

The livelihoods of thousands of transportation workers have been disrupted by COVID since its onset this past spring. Our brothers and sisters at Amtrak are the latest to have their lives upended by this pandemic. Nearly 2,000 of the carrier’s unionized workers, including 500 [...]

Mooney Appointed to SMART GEC

Mike Mooney is in his 34th year as a SMART sheet metal worker. He started his Sheet Metal career in 1986, finished his 5-year Apprenticeship in 1991 and worked with the tools as a Foreman until 2000. In 2000, he was appointed as a Local 18 Union Organizer and continued in thi [...]

STEPS Challenge announces winners, fall challenge

Congratulations to the winners of SMOHIT’s Spring STEPS Challenge, which ended on April 30. SMOHIT would like to thank all the participants for committing to their health and team spirit during the STEPS Challenge. The fall STEPS Challenge will begin Sept. 15 and continue thr [...]

NEMIC recognizes Local 105, 88 with industry awards

This summer, NEMIC announced its annual Industry Awards, which recognize a local, training center, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association chapter and other sheet metal organizations for leadership, commitment and innovation in the unionized sheet m [...]