Sheet Metal Workers Local 19

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.



	*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

		SHEET METAL CONTRACTORS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION www.smacna.org An international trade association dedicated to providing products, services and representation to enhance members, business, markets and profitability
		HVAC EXPERTISE http://www.hvacexpertise.com A 75 year old partnership based on the mutual goal of delivering quality heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and sheet metal applications using skilled, trained, craft workers.
		http://www.sheetmetal-iti.org Opportunity through Education and Technology. ITI provides a number of opportunities to union members in the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry. They develop curriculum for Journeyman and Apprentice training programs, instructor training programs and certification testing programs
		SHEET METAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH TRUST http://www.smohit.org SMOHIT is a Joint Labor Management Trust whose mission is to provide industry leading health and safety solutions that will minimize illness and injuries in the Sheet Metal Industry. SMOHIT serves over 123,000 Sheet Metal Workers and 4500 Contractors
		NATIONAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE http://www.nemionline.org NEMI is a not-for-profit organization created in 1981 by the Sheet Metal Workers (SMWIA) and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA).
		TESTING ADJUSTING AND BALANCING BUREAU http://www.tabbcertified.org TABB runs the TAB (testing, adjusting and balancing) education and certification program, which ensures that HVAC systems operate at the highest standards and with the greatest efficiency and effectiveness at every stage of an indoor environment retrofit or new building specification.
		SMACNA ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL INITIATIVE http://www.asm-expertise.com Architectural Metal Expertise contractors provide the greatest range of architectural metal products and services available to the design community. These experts, who employ the construction industry’s most experienced and well trained craftsmen, work with architects, designers, builders, and owners to design and create award winning architectural metal projects that are developed and produced by combining old-world craftsmanship with cutting edge technology.
		NATIONAL CENTER FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES http://www.ncembt.org The National Center for Energy Management and Building Technologies is an independent, research institution that participates in standard setting, advances technical training and professional education, and serves as a repository of information on economic, technical, and public policy issues. The National Center acts as a resource to Federal agencies, state and local governments, building owners, the HVAC industry and consumers.
		INDUSTRIAL EXPERTISE http://www.industrailexpertise.com Industrial Expertise contractors follow other accepted standards in the industrial market sector. These include standards set by (SMACNA), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and American Welding Society (AWS).
		NORTH AMERICAN TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE http://www.tabbcertified.org http://www.hvacexpertise.com NATE is a leading certification program for technicians in the HVAC/R industry. NATE is an independent, non-profit national organization supported by a broad-based coalition of Industry leaders.
		AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY http://www.aws.org The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a multifaceted, nonprofit organization with a goal to advance the science, technology and application of welding and related joining disciplines. From factory floor to high-rise construction, from military weaponry to home products, AWS continues to lead the way in supporting welding education and technology development to ensure a strong, competitive and exciting way of life for all Americans
		AFL-CIO http://www.aflcio.org As the federation of America’s unions, the AFL-CIO includes more than 13 million of America’s workers in 58 member unions working in virtually every part of the economy. Explore how the AFL-CIO works, our culture and history and learn more about our leadership. Don’t forget to subscribe to America@work the AFL-CIO magazine with information and tools for activists and leaders.
		OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION http://www.osha.gov OSHA's mission is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health.
		HELMETS TO HARDHATS http://www.helmetstohardhats.org/home.jsp Helmets to Hardhats is co-sponsored by all fifteen Building and Construction Trades organizations, as well as their employer associations, which together represent about 82,000 contractors. Labor leaders have embraced the program, eager to help U.S. soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen transfer their experience and can-do attitudes into secure jobs within the construction industry.