Category: Fall 2023
Northern California sheet metal worker shares member story
As part of the Belonging and Excellence for ALL (BE4ALL) Committee’s fall challenge, Anthony LaBeau, an eight-year member out of Local 104 (Northern California) recently shared how his life changed when he joined SMART: “I was 24, working dead-end restaurant jobs [...]
Local 5 members continue work at uranium processing facility
Since 2018, Local 5 (east Tennessee) sheet metal members have been hard at work on one of the largest construction projects in the history of the state — and one of vital importance to the country at-large. The National Nuclear Security Administration’s Uranium Processing Fac [...]
Local 104 showcases life-changing nature of trade for elected officials
In July, SMART Local 104 (northern California) partnered with the Construction Trades Workforce Initiative (CTWI), gathering with 42 elected officials to watch 54 talented MC3 graduates dive deep into our craft. The event helped demonstrate the strong connection between educa [...]
New signatory business earns Local 36 sheet metal worker “Contractor of the Year” honorable mention
Local 36 (St. Louis) sheet metal worker-turned-signatory contractor Rochelle Bonty was recognized by the Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) in early April, when she earned an honorable mention in MOWIT’s 2022 Contractor of the Year category. Bonty, the first Black woman in the [...]
Local 48 member honored for 70 years of service
Local 48 (Birmingham, Ala.) member Charles G. Brown was recently recognized for his 70 years of service to our union. Congratulations on this well-earned award, brother!
SMART Local 110, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance host Take Kids Fishing Day events
Young people from around Kentucky braved rainstorms to spend several hours honing their fishing skills on Saturday, May 20, during three separate Take Kids Fishing Day events hosted by SMART Local 110 (Louisville, Ky.), the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) and the Kentucky De [...]
Sheet metal local unions win legislative victories on both coasts
From Delaware to Oregon, sheet metal local unions are winning state legislative victories, helping put SMART members to work and improving the well-being of their communities. On July 26, members of SMART Local 19 (Philadelphia, Pa.) joined Delaware Governor John Carney at th [...]
Local 218 member celebrates 100th birthday
The SM Local 218 Retirees’ Club hosted a 100th birthday party for 82-year member Renato Favero, who turned 100 during the last week of August. Pictured, left to right: Paul Favero (Renato’s son); Renato Favero; Paul Hayes, international organizer; Rich Manka, business manager.