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Local 537 organizes major nonunion competitor

After two years of hard work, Local 537 (Hamilton, Ontario) Organizer Tim Last achieved a major milestone. He accomplished not only a personal career goal but an important goal for the organization — under the leadership of Business Manager David Har­rison — by organizing Landon Mechanical, the area’s largest nonunion competitor.

Chicago’s new TAB lab sets the gold standard

As wave of workforce demand sweeps the United States, the need for highly skilled, certified HVAC testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) techni­cians has reached a critical point. In response, Chicago’s SMART Local 73 has opened a newly certified TAB lab — one of just 11 nationwide — to meet the industry’s most rigorous and current standards, and to provide a lifeline for both local apprentices and experienced technicians.

Local 47 members’ quick action and emergency response save colleague’s life

What started as a regular day on the job quickly turned into an emergency when one of brother Jarid Morelli’s coworkers experienced a medical episode. In a moment where every second counted, Morelli and his coworkers remained calm and acted quickly under pressure. Thanks to their fast response, training in first aid and the availability of an auto­mated external defibrillator (AED) on-site, they were able to save their colleague’s life.

Local 83 honors 70-year member

In October 2025, SMART Local 83 (Albany, New York) celebrated brother Joe DeMarco, who at 99 years old was one of the local’s oldest living members. Local 83 Regional Manager Rob Monahan and JATC Coordinator Steve Savoca personally presented brother DeMarco with his 70-year service award plaque.