It is our desire to establish a mutually beneficial relationship with all of the Sheet Metal and HVAC Contractors in the Tri State Area. Sheet Metal Workers Local #19 offers many benefits beyond skilled craftsmen and women. We are dedicated to providing products, training and services to advance members, business, markets and profitability.

We have taken pride in our over 120 years relationship with our Industry Partners by providing curriculum for Journeypersons and Apprentice training programs, instructor training programs and certification testing programs.

Commercial HVAC Contractor Opportunities
Advantages of becoming a Local 19 Contractor 
You can call day or night for skilled workforce. 
You have access to be competitive.
You gain access to new markets, PLA’s (Project Labor Agreements)
You have access to our multi-employer network for contracting opportunities.
You have access to membership in SMACNA.
You gain organizational support for your business from a union that recognizes the value of Labor 
Management Cooperation.
You and your employees are entitled to the best benefits in the industry.
Health 
Blue Cross PPO, Open Access
Vision care
Dental
Prescription drugs
Mental Health 
Employee Assistance Program
Pension and Annuity 
Local 19 Pension
Annuity Fund (401K)
Continuous training of journeypersons and apprentices in our state-of-the-art facility.
The backing of our long-term commitment to the industry.
Union advertising showcasing our contractors with website presence.

Industrial Sheet Metal & Welding Contractor Opportunities
Why are Unions good business?
Labor costs are constant for the duration of the contract
No advertising costs related to personnel
No time or costs to administer health care and retirement plans
Access to our nationally and jointly developed training program designed to increase effectiveness and 
productivity
Productivity is measurably increased
We supply you with qualified labor
Growth potential is not limited by the skill or amount of available workforce
Workers have access to skill upgrading programs
The benefits of SMACNA Membership are available to you

Residential HVAC Contractor Opportunities