Welcome to Sheet Metal Workers Local 48
Local 48 members are the skilled, trained and certified craftspeople who fabricate, install and maintain HVAC systems in schools, office buildings, hospitals and homes, from Florence, Huntsville, Gadsden and Anniston to Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery and everywhere in between. We work to improve the air Alabamans breathe, keep people warm in the winter and cool in the summer, build and maintain energy efficient buildings, and ensure the success of nuclear plants, gas plants, coal plants, automotive plants and commercial buildings in our state — and much more. Through collective bargaining, we raise living and working standards in our communities.

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Become a SMART Member
Best-in-class training. Higher pay. Robust benefits. A strong pension. Local 48 provides these advantages and more to members through collective bargaining. Whether you’re looking to start your apprenticeship or you’re an experienced journeyperson hoping to further your career, join us today.
Call to Action
Local 48 is your union, and we need YOU to get involved. The more active Local 48 members are union activities, the stronger Local 48 is at the bargaining table, organizing new contractors and winning more work for members.
