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Project labor agreements - DoD

Federal Judge Orders Department of Defense to Reinstate Project Labor Agreements

The Department of Defense directed contracting officers in February to halt use of PLAs on large-scale projects; a judge has now ordered a reversal on this policy
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
May 30, 2025

Judge’s ruling forces DOD to resume project labor agreements (PLAs) on major projects, reigniting debate over costs, competition, and workforce quality in federal construction.


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Duct Fabrication sheet metal

Tariffs Cut into Sheet Metal Shop Profit Margins, Add Volatility

Experts weigh in on new data from ABC and PlantTours on impact of tariffs
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
May 27, 2025

Experts share data showing new realities, as well as hard-won strategies for adapting in a rapidly evolving HVAC and sheet metal landscape.


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Madon Sheet Metal Welding

Innovation Meets Legacy: Inside a Mom and Pop Union Sheet Metal Shop

The centerpiece of their modernized operation is a new laser cutter – a strategic investment that transformed their production capabilities
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
May 8, 2025

As American manufacturing continues to evolve, shops like Madon demonstrate how traditional trades can adapt and thrive in the modern economy while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and labor practices.


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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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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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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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El Salvador

Sheet Metal Apprentice Deported to El Salvador After 'Administrative Error’

Trump administration admits to mistakenly deporting Maryland father despite his protected legal status
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
April 2, 2025

Sheet metal apprentice Abrego Garcia "was literally helping to build this great country" before his wrongful deportation, SMART President says.


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pierre poilievre

Sheet Metal Shop Takes Center Stage in Canadian Election Amid US Trade Tensions

Conservative leader visits Apollo Sheet Metal as Trump's latest tariff threats put manufacturing at the heart of Canada's upcoming federal election
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 28, 2025

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre slams Trump's latest tariffs during campaign stop at family-owned Apollo Sheet Metal, where three generations of sheet metal workers showcase resilience.


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