SHEET METAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION #55
The Sheet Metal Workers’ Local #55, represents skilled craftpersons in Washington State, Idaho, and Eastern Oregon. Sheet Metal Workers perform architectural sheet metal work, fabrication, installation, and service of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, rail work and more.
NW Sheet Metal Worker Health Care Plan Notice
Notice to participants of the NW Sheet Metal Worker Health Care Plan. The Trust has made temporary changes towards the impacts of the Corona virus. Please look for notification from the trust office on the following topics.
Waiver of any out-of-pocket costs associated with testing for COVID-19 for both PPO and non-PPO providers. This would include both the cost of the test as well as office visits or other provider charges related to the testing. Treatment of COVID-19 would still be subject to applicable cost sharing and PPO/non-PPO benefits depending on the provider’s status.
Suspension of any prior authorization requirement for treatment or testing of COVID-19.
A one-time early refill on prescription drugs, with the exception of certain controlled substances.
Fraternally,
Kolby Hanson
Business Manager/FST
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Please review the information (Informational Letter & Draft By-laws) in the MEMBER AREA that has been provided by SMART International General President Joseph Sellers, Jr. Regarding the creation of the North West Regional Council of SMART. If you do not have a login to the Member Area you may email notice@smw55.org. Please include your IA number in the subject and we will reply with the Informational Letter & Draft By-laws.
Fraternally
Kolby Hanson
Business Manager
News and Announcements
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In accordance with Governor Inslee’s order of November 15th on restriction of public gatherings SMART Local #55 will be cancelling the November Membership Meetings in Spokane and Pasco. The Lewiston meeting has been cancelled as well in compliance with safe COVID practices. Fraternally, SMART #55 Regional Manager- Kolby Hanson -
2020 Labor Endorsed Candidates Washington and Idaho
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WASHINGTON, DC – October 6, 2020 – North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey issued the following statement in response to President Trump ending COVID-19 relief negotiations until after the presidential election ...
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NWRC SMART 55 Meetings / Letter from you regional manager, Reports from your representatives and organizers, Completion of the Boise building trade contract
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Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich explains the truth behind so-called "Right to Work" laws and how they hurt working families.
Our Mission
Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation Constitution and Ritual – In this age of organized effort, it is essential that those engaged at our trade must likewise organize in order to establish and maintain desirable working conditions and thus provide for themselves and their families that measure of comfort, happiness, and security to which every good citizen is entitled in return for his or her labor from a deep sense of pride in our trade, to give a fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay.
Main Office
1718 W Sylvester
Pasco, WA 99301
Phone 509-542-8700
Fax 509-542-8757
Spokane Office
7209 E Trent Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
Phone 509-922-1232
Fax 509-922-2969
Boise Office
5682 Albatros Street
Boise, ID 83705
Phone 208-362-5303
Fax 208-362-3664
