Sheet Metal News - SMART Union

Shamaiah Turner named June Tradeswomen Hero

June 18, 2024 On June 17, Local 17 (Boston, Mass.) Business Development Representative and SMART International Women’s Committee Chair Shamaiah Turner won the June NABTU Tradeswomen Heroes Award — a feather in the cap of a committed trade unionist who has consistently advocated for her uni [...]

SMART statement on tax credit changes in the Inflation Reduction Act

June 18, 2024 The United States Department of the Treasury announced a final rule regarding labor standards on Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits on Tuesday, June 18. SMART released the following statement in response: “There are laws that say good things to union members, and [...]

Union mental health programs focus on SMART members’ well-being

June 14, 2024 Union mental health programs like SMART MAP and Union EAP exist to help SMART members and their families, and to raise awareness about mental health and existing resources.

Local 49 opens trailblazing VRF lab to secure the future for New Mexico sheet metal workers

June 12, 2024 Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are on the rise, making up an ever-growing portion of the HVAC market share in the United States. And in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Local 49 is taking proactive steps to ensure VRF work is performed by SMART members.

SMART and NEMI commend new building energy efficiency standards

June 6, 2024 SMART and NEMI applaud the Biden administration for its commitment to improving building energy efficiency. This commitment will help cut building energy costs, benefit our environment and create jobs for the skilled and certified SMART sheet metal workers who can get the job [...]

Local 33 retiree James Chester, whose pension was restored by the American Rescue Plan, stands next to his van at the Local 33 union hall.

Local 33 retiree details the impact of pension-saving American Rescue Plan

May 31, 2024 The passage of the American Rescue Plan included multiemployer pension relief, giving retirees like Local 33's James Chester the retirement they earned.

The SMART Rapid Response Protocol: Member engagement

May 30, 2024 This work is about ensuring that all members feel welcome and have a place in our union. It is about building solidarity between workers and forging a stronger union.

The SMART Rapid Response Protocol: Why is this important?

May 30, 2024 SMART’s Rapid Response Protocol is intended to help union officers prepare for and respond to incidents of bias, discrimination and harassment. Why is this important? There are many reasons.

SMART MAP Canada session aims to increase mental health awareness and knowledge for members and families

May 20, 2024 On March 26-28, SMART MAP held a mental health session in Toronto specifically tailored to Canadian members,

SMOHIT 12-Step recovery-based meetings available to SMART members and families on Wednesdays

May 17, 2024 The Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT) is hosting 12-step, recovery-based Zoom meetings on Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Eastern time; 7 p.m. Central time; 6 p.m. Mountain time and 5 p.m. Pacific time. Sessions are designed for union members, and SMOHIT p [...]