News and Events

Building Trades Sisters brings the trades, women together

Sheet metal journeyperson leads group aimed at recruiting, retaining tradeswomen SAN DIEGO – When San Diego journeyperson Annet Del Rosario and Local 206 Business Manager Doug Tracy attended the Women…

June 13, 2018

Virtual welder sparks apprentices’ interest in welding, saves money for schools

It’s not all that uncommon to hear cheers and commentary emanating from welding classrooms at either Local 359 in Phoenix or Local 100 near Washington, D.C. Where at many schools,…

June 13, 2018

Coordinator for 41 years receives building dedication honor

Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 names training center for Dick Barlage SAGINAW, Minn. – It takes a lot to pull one over on Dick Barlage. He’s been in the trade…

June 12, 2018

ITI Business Development makes changes for first run out of pilot program

The first ITI Business Development course out of the pilot program welcomed a few changes for the 2018 classes, including a collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA). The program…

June 11, 2018

Locals embrace spring apprenticeship contests

Competition was in the air this spring as apprentices across the country competed for cash, prizes, and most importantly – bragging rights. While some locals have been hosting contests for…

June 7, 2018

Sheet metal workers prove safety is first during Safety Champion Awards

Local 80 members, H.M. White employees, save co-worker due to CPR training FAIRFAX, Va. – The Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT), the safety arm of the unionized sheet…

June 7, 2018

Conference makes camaraderie a lesson worth remembering

Sheet metal professionals gather for 17th TABB/2018 ICB Conference FAIRFAX, Va. – People are at the heart of the sheet metal industry, and the 17th annual Testing Adjusting and Balancing…

June 6, 2018

Safety Conference brings professionals together for third year

The third annual Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT) Safety Champions Conference brought together more than 60 training coordinators, business agents, business managers, contractors, safety directors, the International Association…

March 8, 2018

Hotline to help members work through tragedy, personal problems

When tragedy hits multiple parts of the country, reaching out to the hundreds — sometimes thousands — of affected members can be an impossible task. After the hurricanes hit multiple…