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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.
#PartnersInProgress: A look inside Ventcon's 124,000 square foot shop, featuring SMART Local 80 members hard at work!
These newly organized Local 88 members are increasing their incomes in the range of $8-12 per hour solely on base hourly wages, with another $30 an hour in benefits that include Health & Welfare for their entire families, plus Tri-State and International pension plans. That's the union difference!
In fabulous Las Vegas, Local 88 is organizing to grow its membership, strengthen union contractors and create more opportunities for members. In the last two months, the local’s Organizing Department has signed up a number of sheet metal workers from larger nonunion contractors in the region.
Across our union, SMART sisters are experiencing the union difference first-hand: Performing top-notch work and getting the pay and benefits they deserve while they do it. Visit SMARTCareers.org to learn more!
“This is the moment, right now, that will define our future.” With those words from President Shuler, the AFL-CIO Convention is adjourned. Now, the work continues! #UnionStrong
From building community coalitions to electing pro-worker candidates in November, SMART and fellow AFL-CIO affiliates are strategizing to grow power for members and secure our future.
Delegates unanimously pass Resolution 32: Honoring the Workers of September 11th on the 25th Anniversary
From actors and stage technicians to sheet metal workers, railroaders and bus operators, all workers deserve — and demand — safety at work.
Canadian Labour Federation President Bea Bruske speaks on the importance of solidarity across North America — something SMART members know well. “Canadian workers are not for sale.”
“Holding the line was never our plan … we also have to build our future, the future workers deserve.” Former Labor Secretary @juliesulabor.bsky.social moderates a panel on Creating the Economic Future We Want 💪
SMART members and union workers are ready to take on our country’s energy future! Delegates are strategizing on how to do just that in the Labor, The New Energy Economy and Resilience session.
SMART and the labor movement are dedicated to making sure technology ALWAYS works for workers!
AFL-CIO Convention day two ✅ Delegates passed a variety of resolutions and heard from leaders across the US and global labor movement. SMART General President Michael Coleman spoke in support of Resolution 4: We Refuse To Be Divided, which was passed unanimously by delegates.
SMART is committed to electing candidates and passing laws that benefit members and working families. Delegates and leaders across the labor movement are dedicated to winning a pro-worker political agenda 🗳️💪
The challenges workers face in the United States are shared by working people across the world. Delegates to the AFL-CIO Convention heard from @tuc.org.uk General Secretary Paul Nowak, who spoke on the importance of global solidarity.
Delegates welcome the legendary Dolores Huerta! “As we try to meet the challenges before us, we know we have to organize, and organize, and organize.”
Our Local 2 Sister Ashley was spotlighted by the AFL-CIO for Pride Month 2026! "Her commitment to visibility, education and solidarity has positively affected both the membership and the broader community." Happy Pride, from SMART!
SMART and fellow unions have committed to organizing millions of workers by the next AFL-CIO Convention. In a panel on Building Worker Power, delegates are hearing about the different tactics and strategies that can be used to empower workers across the country.
At every AFL-CIO Convention, SMART delegates get the opportunity to learn from leaders and unionists in every industry — strengthening our movement in the process. Pictured: A panel with members of the AFL-CIO Sports Council!
Delegates are getting down to business on day two of the 2026 @aflcio.org Convention! #UnionStrong
“We build and move the United States and Canada. We are SMART!” General President Michael Coleman representing SMART at the AFL-CIO Convention’s roll call!
SMART delegates representing members across the sheet metal and transportation industries are in Minneapolis, MN, June 7-11 for the 2026 @aflcio.org convention — fighting to secure a better future for SMART members and working families from coast to coast. Let’s get to work! #UnionStrong
SMART, SMACNA and International Training Institute (ITI) representatives are in Seattle for 2026’s first Belonging and Excellence for All (BE4ALL) Committee meeting!
On Friday, May 22, a federal judge dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, “ruling that the Trump administration had brought human trafficking charges against him as part of a vindictive effort to punish him for challenging his wrongful deportation to El Salvador last year.” (NYT)
Nonunion contractors across North America stand ready to benefit from the union advantage — top-notch training, reliability and a skilled workforce. But whether it’s because they’re misinformed or just not aware of the union difference, these contractors have yet to partner with SMART.