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Lagging courses bring sheet metal workers new skill for future work

Training instructors in attendance to teach at local level, keep workers employed FAIRFAX, Va. – It’s difficult to prepare for the future when it’s uncertain, but when an industry knows…

October 15, 2015

SMOHIT recognizes industry professionals with safety awards

Sheet metal locals from across the country awarded for attention to health, safety FAIRFAX, Va. – Just because a job is hazardous, doesn’t mean it’s unsafe. Planning ahead, education, alert…

October 2, 2015

New administrator brings experience to NEMIC

David Bernett has been named administrator for the National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC). He replaces Charles “Chuck” Holt, who held the position previously. Bernett officially took over the role…

October 2, 2015

Positive safety culture on minds of contractors, coordinators, organizers, business managers and agents during first SMOHIT Safety Champions Conference

One of the main questions asked at the first SMOHIT Safety Champions Conference was “What is a safety champion?” Fifty-one participants, including contractors, coordinators, business managers, business agents and organizers…

June 26, 2015

New director of research brings experience to NEMIC

Bernett started job with National Energy Management Institute Committee June 1 FAIRFAX, Va. – David Bernett has been hired as the director of research for the National Energy Management Institute…

June 23, 2015

Ordinance creates damper inspection program aimed at saving lives

Sheet metal contractors to inspect, repair, maintain city of Columbus buildings FAIRFAX, Va. – In every ventilation system are dampers designed to contain smoke and fire, saving the lives of…

June 18, 2015

More than 150 attend 14th annual ICB Conference April 27 through May 1

Robert Dak, center, air balance superintendent at ACCO Engineered Systems inSouthern California, passes out study materials during the NEMI TABB Supervisor Class. More than 150 contractors, training coordinators, instructors and…

June 2, 2015

Welders needed to fill positions at large projects in the Southeast

More than 150 skilled welders will be needed by the end of the year FAIRFAX, Va. – When the Savannah River Site, a nuclear reservation 25 miles east of Augusta,…

May 29, 2015

Cleveland wage deal good for education, union membership

Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 33 part of agreement to help build jobs, apprentices FAIRFAX, Va. – A career starts with education, and sheet metal work is no different. Students…

March 6, 2015

Job fair to introduce veterans to skilled, building trades

Organizations to come together March 11 to introduce career opportunities COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Columbus Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship, the school for the future of the unionized sheet metal industry,…