John Helak Joins SMART General Executive Council

John Helak, Business Manager / FST of Local 71, Buffalo, New York, was appointed to SMART’s General Executive Council as a General Vice President, effective August 14, 2013. Brother Helak began his career in the sheet metal industry as an apprentice in 1978.  He served as a b [...]

Work begins on Calif. bullet train, locals angry

FRESNO, Calif. – Trucks loaded with tomatoes, milk and almonds clog the two main highways that bisect California’s farm heartland, carrying goods to millions along the Pacific Coast and beyond. This dusty stretch of land is the starting point for one of the most expensi [...]

CN fuel cars derail, explode near Edmonton

EDMONTON, Alberta – A Canadian National Railway train carrying liquefied petroleum gas and crude oil has derailed and exploded about 80 kilometres west of Edmonton, prompting an evacuation in the tiny community of Gainford. Parkland County Emergency Services says it received [...]

Austin, TX: Career In the Sheet Metal Industry Pays While You Learn

Amanda York was looking for job security after graduating. She’s one of a few dozen apprentices with the Sheet Metal 67 Union in east Austin. “Here we’re practicing our three pass weld,” said York. Amanda wants to be a welder. And she’s getting t [...]

Women Taking Advantage of Career In Unionized Sheet Metal Industry

Cleveland is experiencing a building boom and bringing with it, some good paying jobs.  WOIO Action News has found one woman who is proving she can do the work too.  She is taking advantage of a free apprenticeship program offered by Sheet Metal Workers Local 33. “I thi [...]

On October 14th: Discover SMART Expertise

Sheet Metal Training Centers are opening to the public this coming Monday October 14th to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART). The event will showcase the cutting edge training, skills, [...]

In Memorium: Lawrence J. Cassidy, Retired General Secretary-Treasurer

Lawrence J. Cassidy February 10, 1931 – October 6, 2013 Lawrence “Larry” Cassidy, Retired General Secretary-Treasurer of the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association and a third generation Sheet Metal Worker, died at his home at The Villages in Florida on October 6, 201 [...]

SMOHIT Screenings

The following screenings are scheduled as of this date.  All Sheet Metal Workers are eligible who were initiated to journey-level status prior to January 1, 1993 and are on minimum dues, if retired.  The #Eligible column includes eligible members from the targeted local union [...]