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The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers: fighting to protect and raise the living standards of more than 230,000 sheet metal and transportation workers in the U.S. and Canada.
Pictured: SMART Canada members spreading the word about good, union jobs at Level Up! skilled trade career fairs in Ontario!
These events continue to be a powerful organizing tool, helping inspire the next generation of SMART members across Ontario.
These events continue to be a powerful organizing tool, helping inspire the next generation of SMART members across Ontario.
December 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Pictured: SMART Canada members spreading the word about good, union jobs at Level Up! skilled trade career fairs in Ontario!
These events continue to be a powerful organizing tool, helping inspire the next generation of SMART members across Ontario.
These events continue to be a powerful organizing tool, helping inspire the next generation of SMART members across Ontario.
Throwback to the April 1957 Members' Journal, which showcased SMART sheet metal workers on the job at the Jefferson Memorial!
November 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Throwback to the April 1957 Members' Journal, which showcased SMART sheet metal workers on the job at the Jefferson Memorial!
“I first went to Tradeswomen Build Nations 10 years ago,” said Local 17 Business Development Rep. and International Women’s Committee Chair Shamaiah Turner during the annual SMART caucus. “There were 38 people in the SMART caucus. Now we’re nearly 500 strong.”
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October 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“I first went to Tradeswomen Build Nations 10 years ago,” said Local 17 Business Development Rep. and International Women’s Committee Chair Shamaiah Turner during the annual SMART caucus. “There were 38 people in the SMART caucus. Now we’re nearly 500 strong.”
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#ICYMI: Nearly 500 SMART sisters and allies from across North America traveled to Chicago, Ill., for Tradeswomen Build Nations — the world’s largest gathering of tradeswomen. Alongside more than 6,000 fellow union workers, SMART members and leaders put the power of solidarity on full display.
October 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
#ICYMI: Nearly 500 SMART sisters and allies from across North America traveled to Chicago, Ill., for Tradeswomen Build Nations — the world’s largest gathering of tradeswomen. Alongside more than 6,000 fellow union workers, SMART members and leaders put the power of solidarity on full display.
Attendees also heard from John Nichols, executive editor of The Nation Magazine, who talked about how to amplify union member voices and tell the stories the public needs to hear.
Great work, brothers and sisters!
Great work, brothers and sisters!
October 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Attendees also heard from John Nichols, executive editor of The Nation Magazine, who talked about how to amplify union member voices and tell the stories the public needs to hear.
Great work, brothers and sisters!
Great work, brothers and sisters!
Unionists gathered for a comprehensive training focused on building our union’s strength from the ground up, learning from one another in panels, discussions and presentations.
October 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Unionists gathered for a comprehensive training focused on building our union’s strength from the ground up, learning from one another in panels, discussions and presentations.
SMART members from across North America gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this week for the annual SMART Army training, facilitated by the SMART Communications Department.
October 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
SMART members from across North America gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this week for the annual SMART Army training, facilitated by the SMART Communications Department.
SMART proudly celebrates National #IndigenousPeoplesDay, a day to honor the lives, legacies and achievements of Indigenous people and SMART members across the United States.
October 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
SMART proudly celebrates National #IndigenousPeoplesDay, a day to honor the lives, legacies and achievements of Indigenous people and SMART members across the United States.
Earlier this month, Local 110 sheet metal workers participated in a Starbucks Sip-In in Paducah, Kentucky. The unit filed for recognition with @sbworkersunited.org and will have their vote Oct. 2.
Solidarity forever!
Solidarity forever!
September 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Earlier this month, Local 110 sheet metal workers participated in a Starbucks Sip-In in Paducah, Kentucky. The unit filed for recognition with @sbworkersunited.org and will have their vote Oct. 2.
Solidarity forever!
Solidarity forever!
Members of SMART Local 526 out of Wilmington, Delaware, joined fellow trades workers to become the first class in more than 30 years to graduate Amtrak’s Apprenticeship Program.
Congratulations, brothers and sisters!
Congratulations, brothers and sisters!
September 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Members of SMART Local 526 out of Wilmington, Delaware, joined fellow trades workers to become the first class in more than 30 years to graduate Amtrak’s Apprenticeship Program.
Congratulations, brothers and sisters!
Congratulations, brothers and sisters!
#NeverForget: SMART honors and remembers all who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the heroic first responders who risked everything in the aftermath — including SMART members, building trades workers and other union members.
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
September 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#NeverForget: SMART honors and remembers all who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the heroic first responders who risked everything in the aftermath — including SMART members, building trades workers and other union members.
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Local 105 Brother Albert Orosco sent in these pictures of members (plus crane rig!) working for SMACNA company Air-Ex in Long Beach, California. Great work, 105!
#UnionYes #PartnersInProgress
#UnionYes #PartnersInProgress
August 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Local 105 Brother Albert Orosco sent in these pictures of members (plus crane rig!) working for SMACNA company Air-Ex in Long Beach, California. Great work, 105!
#UnionYes #PartnersInProgress
#UnionYes #PartnersInProgress
"It's not an HR experiment. What it is, is it's a strategic move by SMART to give everybody a fair shot. Anybody that can do this work should be standing side by side with all of us, doing the work."
Local 265 Business Manager Matt Gugala talks about how BE4ALL is benefiting SMART members.
Local 265 Business Manager Matt Gugala talks about how BE4ALL is benefiting SMART members.
August 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"It's not an HR experiment. What it is, is it's a strategic move by SMART to give everybody a fair shot. Anybody that can do this work should be standing side by side with all of us, doing the work."
Local 265 Business Manager Matt Gugala talks about how BE4ALL is benefiting SMART members.
Local 265 Business Manager Matt Gugala talks about how BE4ALL is benefiting SMART members.
#PartnersInProgress: SMART Local 80 members working for signatory contractor CASS Sheet Metal battled wind, weather and tricky scaffolding to restore the iconic Detroit Towers.
August 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
#PartnersInProgress: SMART Local 80 members working for signatory contractor CASS Sheet Metal battled wind, weather and tricky scaffolding to restore the iconic Detroit Towers.
The 2025 SMART Leadership Conference kicks off TOMORROW in New York City!
Union leaders from across our North America will gather over the next three days to do the hard work of strengthening our union: engaging, educating and empowering one another to fight for what matters — SMART members.
Union leaders from across our North America will gather over the next three days to do the hard work of strengthening our union: engaging, educating and empowering one another to fight for what matters — SMART members.
August 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The 2025 SMART Leadership Conference kicks off TOMORROW in New York City!
Union leaders from across our North America will gather over the next three days to do the hard work of strengthening our union: engaging, educating and empowering one another to fight for what matters — SMART members.
Union leaders from across our North America will gather over the next three days to do the hard work of strengthening our union: engaging, educating and empowering one another to fight for what matters — SMART members.
Pictured: SMART Local 105 members at signatory SMACNA contractor Zahner last summer, working on a new home for the space shuttle Endeavor at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.
#PartnersInProgress #BuildUnion #UnionYes
#PartnersInProgress #BuildUnion #UnionYes
July 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Pictured: SMART Local 105 members at signatory SMACNA contractor Zahner last summer, working on a new home for the space shuttle Endeavor at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.
#PartnersInProgress #BuildUnion #UnionYes
#PartnersInProgress #BuildUnion #UnionYes
Scenes from the Canadian Convention, where SMART Canada heard from various industry and labour leaders, welcomed SMART GP Coleman and GST Daniel, and held sheet metal and roofing apprenticeship competitions in Toronto.
SMART is #UnionStrong across North America!
SMART is #UnionStrong across North America!
July 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Scenes from the Canadian Convention, where SMART Canada heard from various industry and labour leaders, welcomed SMART GP Coleman and GST Daniel, and held sheet metal and roofing apprenticeship competitions in Toronto.
SMART is #UnionStrong across North America!
SMART is #UnionStrong across North America!
RALLY POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: Due to potential inclement weather tomorrow, the rally to demand justice and due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been POSTPONED. A rain date will be announced as soon as possible, with a new event page to follow.
May 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
RALLY POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: Due to potential inclement weather tomorrow, the rally to demand justice and due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been POSTPONED. A rain date will be announced as soon as possible, with a new event page to follow.
NOW ONLINE: Read the Spring 2025 SMART Members' Journal, featuring messages from International leadership, articles on organizing campaigns across the sheet metal and transportation industries, local news and more: www.smart-union.org/category/mem...
May 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
NOW ONLINE: Read the Spring 2025 SMART Members' Journal, featuring messages from International leadership, articles on organizing campaigns across the sheet metal and transportation industries, local news and more: www.smart-union.org/category/mem...
ACTION ALERT: A threat to one is a threat to all. On May 22 at 5 p.m., SMART General President Coleman, union leaders and workers will rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC, to demand due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia and workers nationwide. Join us: www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...
May 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
ACTION ALERT: A threat to one is a threat to all. On May 22 at 5 p.m., SMART General President Coleman, union leaders and workers will rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC, to demand due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia and workers nationwide. Join us: www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...
Local 105 (Southern California) ended April with a bang: Business Manager Steve Hinson and Organizers Angie Flores, Jordan Chechitelli and Alex Calderon brought three new contractors into the SMART union family!
Organizing is how we win. Great work, Local 105!
Organizing is how we win. Great work, Local 105!
May 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Local 105 (Southern California) ended April with a bang: Business Manager Steve Hinson and Organizers Angie Flores, Jordan Chechitelli and Alex Calderon brought three new contractors into the SMART union family!
Organizing is how we win. Great work, Local 105!
Organizing is how we win. Great work, Local 105!
On International Workers' Day, SMART joins workers and labor unions worldwide to celebrate the working class. We also continue to demand Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return to Maryland so he can receive his constitutional right to due process.
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May 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On International Workers' Day, SMART joins workers and labor unions worldwide to celebrate the working class. We also continue to demand Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return to Maryland so he can receive his constitutional right to due process.
actionnetwork.org/letters/brin...
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SMART members are demanding due process for apprentice Kilmar Abrego Garcia, from Illinois to California and beyond. As Local 105 Business Manager Steve Hinson said last week: "Kilmar was denied his due process, which is not only wrong — it's also a betrayal of what we stand for in this country."
April 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
SMART members are demanding due process for apprentice Kilmar Abrego Garcia, from Illinois to California and beyond. As Local 105 Business Manager Steve Hinson said last week: "Kilmar was denied his due process, which is not only wrong — it's also a betrayal of what we stand for in this country."
April 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Faith leaders gathered in front of the White House today for a vigil and prayer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Bring him home!
April 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Faith leaders gathered in front of the White House today for a vigil and prayer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Bring him home!