The SMART-TD Virginia and DC Boards have merged to enhance advocacy and safety for workers in both regions, streamlining operations and creating a unified voice at local, state, and federal levels. Led by Ronnie Hobbs, the merger aims to better represent SMART-TD members and advocate for legislative changes that protect workers' rights.
The International Training Institute (ITI) recently received a $3.4 million grant to build two testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) labs at training centers for SMART Local 85 in Atlanta and Local 88 in Las Vegas.
SMART Southwest Gulf Coast Regional Council members gathered at the Local 67 (San Antonio, Texas) JATC for a SMART MAP Peer-to-Peer mental health training.
In Topeka, Kansas, solidarity across transportation and sheet metal has helped strengthen our union — and forged bonds of friendship among SMART-TD and Local 2 (Kansas City) officers.
Local 206 (San Diego, Calif.) members working for signatory contractor A.O. Reed made history on the IQHQ Research & Development District project by fabricating and installing what SMACNA considers the largest ductwork ever fabricated, measuring 248” x 142”.
Local 105 (Southern California) won back thousands of work hours that rightfully belonged to SMART members using language in a community workforce agreement.