Smart Union - 268 SM

Representing approximately 635 union members in matters such as collective bargaining and fair labor practices; the members received competent representation, on a local basis, and as a result received a fair wage and benefit package and protection from unfair labor practices.

Wage supplement assistance provided to employing contractors who had been awarded certain targeted jobs where the contractor was unable to pay union scale due to industry competitive factors, thus enabling the employing contractor to pay the union scale to the members; as the result of the implementation of this program the members were provided employment which would have not otherwise been available.

Benefits provided on a national basis through a per capita payment to the Sheet Metal Workers International Association;The members received competent representation, on a national basis, for matters affecting the sheet metal and heating and air conditioning industry on a national scale.

The local maintains an organizing program whereby prospective members of the union local are provided information regarding the benefits of membership in the organization. The local maintains a promotional training program whereby younger members are able to promote the sheet metal union local and the sheet metal industry itself and receive training at the same time through promotional activities which include providing services on a pro bono basis.