The campaign to organize PreCast Florida grew out of the local's existing relationship with Southern State Duct Masters, a unionized sheet metal contractor that has thrived since signing with Local 435 in 2022.

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a memo mandating prevailing wages for technicians conducting testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) work on Davis-Bacon Act projects.

As the DOL presses on with its agenda, and the election looms nearer, expect close scrutiny on how both courts and agencies apply the new standard.

The strategic alliance is expected to deliver tangible benefits to the members of MCAA, NECA, SMACNA and TAUC.

Take the steps today to identify hazards and implement the Safe and Sound program, ensuring a safer tomorrow for everyone in your sheet metal shop.

This year, the Copper Development Association (CDA) awarded North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) awards to 10 high-profile construction projects.

Moving forward, Daikin continues to grow and require more workers. Local 480 is organizing accordingly, spreading the good graces of working in unionized HVAC to anyone who will listen.

General Sheet Metal's growth has skyrocketed under Carol Duncan's leadership. She now also currently serves as president of SMACNA.

SMART workers Local 49 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, recently celebrated the opening of two state-of-the-art labs at its training center.