Spokane’s Data Center Debate Must Include Local Workers and Community Protections
SPOKANE, Wash. Spokane’s growing debate over data center development is often presented as a choice between accepting massive technology projects without conditions or preventing them from coming to the region entirely.
Local 55 – Range Day 2026
Local 55 SMW Union invites you to the 2nd Annual Range Day! Members of Local 55 and their spouse/significant others are invited! This year’s Range Day will be held at Black’s Creek Shooting Range at 11:00 am on September 26th.
Strike Authorization – Tri-Cities
On Saturday, SMART Local 55 members in the Tri-Cities voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, with 96% voting YES and 4% voting NO.
Apprentice Childcare Stipend Pilot Program in Boise
SMART Local 55 in Boise is proud to recognize the first group of apprentices receiving a new childcare stipend designed to support working families as they begin their careers in the sheet metal trade. The initiative is part of a three year pilot program aimed at helping first year apprentices balance the demands of training, work, and family responsibilities.
Support Behavioral Health, Protect Union Health Plans
The Building Trades have been strong, vocal supporters of improving behavioral health services for construction workers. We’ve pushed to reduce stigma, expand access, and make sure every worker can get help when they need it. That commitment hasn’t changed. But HB 2720 takes the wrong approach.
Nomination Form for NWRC Executive Committee Position – Local 55
Included below is the SMART NWRC nomination form for the election being held at SMART Local 55. Original Nominating petitions with sufficient eligible signatures must be submitted to the Financial Secretary-Treasurer, Russell Brown, and be received by the FST no later than 4:30 pm on March 8, 2024, at the Council Office address. Electronic or copied signatures will not be accepted.
Spokane & Kennewick Coalition Health Center is Now Open
The Coalition, through your health plan, is pleased to provide you and your covered family members with easy access to preventive care health screening tests and flu shots each year at the Health Fairs.
Tradeswomen Build Nations 2025
The Northwest Regional Council and SMART Local 55 showed up strong, celebrating solidarity, skill, and the power of women in the trades. From connecting with sisters across the country to sharing their stories and experiences, the energy was nothing short of inspiring.
Annual Picnic – 2025
Come join SMART Local 55 for our Annual Solidarity Picnic! Enjoy a day filled with family fun, including bounce houses, raffle prizes, and games.
Planting the Seed: Union Welding Program Reaches Yakima Youth
Opportunity doesn’t always knock at the front door. Sometimes it has to be brought inside. That’s exactly what longtime Yakima welder Steve Menard is doing at the Yakima County Juvenile Justice Center.
