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Labor Union Advocacy

Labor Leaders Press El Salvador on Deported Sheet Metal Worker

Trump administration stalls on Supreme Court order to return Maryland sheet metal worker Kilmar Abrego Garcia from Salvadoran prison
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
May 5, 2025

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler has made sheet metal worker Abrego Garcia's case a centerpiece of recent May Day rallies.


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Local 5

SMART Union Local 5's Membership Growth Efforts Pay Off

Key elements to recruitment efforts included translator earbuds and meeting potential workers where they were, like Sheetz gas stations
Stacey winconek photo
Stacey Winconek
April 30, 2025

With three megaprojects requiring 500 sheet metal workers, Local 5 of East Tennessee and North Carolina needed to attract more people. Here's what they did.


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OSHA

What OSHA Looks Like Under the New Administration

Changes may come, but OSHA compliance is still crucial
Mike McCullion
April 24, 2025

Historically, Republican administrations have revised direction of OSHA under a Democratic administration, which often leads to modifications in OSHA's enforcement strategies.


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LineSet DuroDyne

Duro Dyne: Duro-Line

Duro Dyne releases alternative to traditional aluminum and copper linesets
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
April 24, 2025

ade in the USA and backed by a 20-year limited warranty, Duro-Line addresses common industry challenges including price volatility and supply chain disruptions.


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Superior Duct Fabrication

Seattle PE Firm Expands Sheet Metal Manufacturing Portfolio with Superior Duct Investment

Seattle-based private equity firm Pike Street Capital has acquired a stake in LA-based Superior Duct Fabrication
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
April 24, 2025

This investment represents a significant development in the sheet metal fabrication sector, as private equity continues to show interest in sheet metal shops that serve critical infrastructure needs. 


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Labor Union Advocacy

Congressional Delegation Seeks Abrego Garcia's Release

"The principle of due process is one of the fundamental values our nation is founded upon," says SMART General President Michael Coleman
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
April 24, 2025

SMART union members have maintained a constant presence outside federal courthouses, with Local 24 joining the nationwide campaign for Abrego Garcia's return.


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SMART Rally

SMART Rallies as Supreme Court Blocks Return of Deported Sheet Metal Worker

Unions condemn wave of deportations targeting organized labor across the country
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
April 10, 2025

Multiple union workers have been detained and deported across the United States, including sheet metal apprentice Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia – drawing backlash from organized labor organizations like SMART.


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Safety Column

Protecting Lone Workers: Enhancing Safety for Maintenance and Repair Personnel

“Lone workers in the maintenance and repair industry face unique challenges that require proactive safety measures,” says Timothy J. Brink, CEO of MCAA
Tim Brink Justin Crandol Alexander M. Kopp Wesley Wheeler
April 10, 2025

Isolation increases risk of accidents and injury, and ensuring safety is a priority for industry leaders, employers, and policymakers alike, write SNIPS NEWS' guest columnists.


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Aeroverse

HVAC Manufacturers Invest in Innovation: From Production to Smart Controls

Industry leaders transform production methods while developing advanced control systems for modern buildings
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
April 10, 2025

The HVAC industry is experiencing a transformation as manufacturers invest heavily in both production capabilities, as well as developing synergistic and value-added technologies.


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J.M. Brennan, Inc.

How to Expand Sheet Metal Operations Successfully

To ensure expansions lead to longstanding productivity, Justin Harer advises leaders to consider the following advice
Chris Lewis
April 4, 2025

“Failing, while trying something new, isn’t a failure, as long as everyone that’s involved learns from it,” Justin Harer of J.M. Brennan, Inc. says.


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