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.
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.
Public Dollars for Public Benefit: Why Spokane Needs This Ordinance
Some opponents of the proposed “Public Dollars for Public Benefit” ordinance have called it a “solution in search of a problem.” But anyone who remembers the costly mess at Spokane City Hall knows better. That project is a reminder of what happens when oversight and accountability are missing. Taxpayers foot the bill when labor isn’t properly trained, managed, and held to a standard.
Notice of Position of Organizer – Boise Area
SMART Local 55 will be seeking applicants for a Boise area organizer. Interested candidates who meet the qualifications of Article 12 Section 3 of the SMART Constitution and Ritual may apply for the position. Candidates for interviews will be selected from the resumes submitted.
SMART Local 55 – General Election Endorsements
Here is the list of candidates Sheet Metal Workers Local 55 has endorsed for the November election. Please review the list and consider supporting these candidates when filling out your ballot.
Micron Megaproject in Boise, ID
JR Finley, Local 55 business representative in Boise, ID, played a pivotal role in negotiating the first project labor agreement in Idaho in over 40 years for the Micron megaproject in Boise, ID.
Regional Apprenticeship Competition
Last week was the regional apprenticeship competition in Vancouver, WA which included 4 standout apprentices each from locals 66, 16, 23, 103, and 55. Local 55 apprentices had an amazing showing placing 7 out of 12 spots in Service, Architectural, Industrial and HVAC.
Swearing in Ceremony – March
SMART Local 55 is excited to announce that over the last few weeks, we celebrated the graduation of new classes of Youth 2 Youth apprentices in Spokane and Boise who are ready to carry the torch for sheet metal workers as future union journeymen.
