Sheet Metal News
Ontario sheet metal worker shares how SMART and a pro-labor contractor changed his life
Local 47 (Ottawa, Ontario) sheet metal worker Stuart Simpson started his tradesperson career at a nonunion sheet metal shop. Unlike many nonunion contractors, though, his employer ended up actively encouraging Simpson and his coworkers to join SMART – resulting in a “truly li [...]Union pension provides “dignity and grace” for Local 12 retiree
SMART Local 12 (southwestern Pennsylvania) retiree George MacGregor says that the decision he made to join the union – a decision more than 50 years old – has changed his life for the better.A conversation about the BE4ALL initiative
In this Talking SMART special episode, SMART General President Michael Coleman, SMACNA President Anthony Kocurek and returning guest host Dushaw Hockett discuss the Belonging and Excellence for All initiative, also known as BE4ALL.![](https://www.smart-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Josh-Reynolds-BE4ALL-challenge-1024x478.jpeg)
Illinois sheet metal worker on how Local 219 “changed [his] life”
SMART Local 219 (Rockford, Illinois) sheet metal worker Josh Reynolds is a first-year apprentice who learned about the union from his friend, fellow member Isaiah Myers. After completing his pre-apprenticeship and starting his career at Local 219, he says the trade has alread [...]![Chris Carlough delivers a SMART MAP training focused on providing support for union workers' mental health.](https://www.smart-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Chris-Carlough-from-PinP-3.jpg)
Union sheet metal workers’ mental health program spotlighted by America’s Work Force Union Podcast
America’s Work Force Union Podcast (AWFP) put the spotlight on union sheet metal workers’ mental health during Suicide Prevention Week, bringing on SMART Members Assistance Program (MAP) Coordinator Chris Carlough to discuss how SMART is working to equip members with the tool [...]![](https://www.smart-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Scott-Parks_1347-1024x683.jpg)
SMART Chief International Rep. Scott Parks passes away
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that SMART announces the death of Chief International Representative Scott Parks, who passed away on September 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. All of us at SMART send our condolences to Scott’s loved ones during this difficult time. [...]![](https://www.smart-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Patrick-Gordon-768x1024.jpeg)