SNIPS NEWS speaks with five chapter executives from across the country for a Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) chapter checkup.
Construction industry giants clash over Trump’s State of the Union, exposing deep divides between merit shop leaders and organized labor on jobs, wages, and the future of the workforce.
Outgoing president Tom Martin looks back on labor shortages, innovation, and the power of partnership – while new president Todd Hill sets a tone of gratitude and opportunity
Dive into a comprehensive year-end wrap-up on the battle over project labor agreements (PLAs), as groups like Associated Builders and Contractors and Pacific Legal Foundationscore new wins in the courtroom for non-union contractors bidding federal work.
A report on how recent federal funding cuts to hydrogen hubs and other clean energy megaprojects are putting sheet metal jobs at risk, with union leaders and state officials warning of job losses and calling for urgent policy action.
Workers at Eaton’s IAM union plant face illegal “reinstatement fees” after resigning during a strike, sparking a federal complaint and highlighting ongoing disputes over union transparency and worker rights.