Benefit Announcements

No Surprises Act (NSA)

The No Surprises Act (NSA) became effective July 1, 2022 for all eligible participants and their covered dependents of the Welfare Fund. Read the full article for more information.

Welfare Plan - FREE BENEFITS!

Read more about the FREE services available to eligible active members, eligible pre-65 retirees, and their eligible covered dependents.

Procedures for the Collection of Contributions

The Board of Trustees of the SMART Local 265 Fringe Benefit Funds have updated the Procedures for the Collection of Contributions. Read the full article for more information.

Welfare Plan Changes Effective 1/1/2023

Read more about the recent Plan changes, access the Fund Office Benefit Seminar slides, and more.

SMART Sheet Metal Disaster Relief

In the unfortunate event that members are impacted by natural disaster, SMART provides both sheet metal and transportation members with assistance to help see them through difficult times.

If you are a SMART sheet metal member who is out of work and willing to travel to the jurisdiction of other local unions to work, contact the Union Office to learn about current opportunities. Currently the demand across the United States is high.

Smoke Damper Inspections

https://smokedamperinspections.com/

SASMI-Work Boots

February 1, 2023 At SASMI, we've got your back... and your feet, too! Now you can get a pair of USA-made, union-made, work books. Choose your pair of Thorogood or Carolina boots from the SASMI list,…

Are you in a Crisis?

Financial worries, aging parents, job/life stress, health issues - Everyone faces challenges from time to time, with your MAP you don't have to face these things alone.

Random Drug Testing Locations

Screen Safe Drug Testing Facilities. A gateway to a safer workplace.

Supplemental Retirement Saving Fund

Accessing your John Hancock account

SASMI Annual Physical Benefit

ISSi-site

The Benefit Office is pleased to announce the launch of ISITE.

ISSi-Site

Local 265 Apparel

https://smart265.itemorder.com/sale

265 Apparel

Union Made and USA Made

Union Made and USA Made resources and links.

On-Line Rigging Training

This is only if you can't get to the Local for training. This fee will NOT be reimbursed by the Local.

Visit the Industrial Training International

ITI Online Training

Did you know the ITI (International Training Institute) offers online training for members? Click the link below for a full list of classes offered.

Visit ITI for online training

On-line Safety Classes

SMOHIT in conjunction with "360training" now offers a 30 HOUR and 10 HOUR construction safety class on-line, "AT A FEE".

Click here for more info

New Night Class Course

"NEW" night classes course description (under construction).

Click here to see the PDF

Label It * Scan It * Report It

Labels: Your Safety Equipment

401(k) Elective Deferrals

Effective January 1, 2022, you may elect to contribute pre-tax elective deferrals, from a SMART Local 265 contributing employer, into the Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan (SRSP).

At-Home COVID-19 Test Coverage

Effective January 15, 2022, a new Federal mandate requires group health plans and insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 tests, up to a maximum of eight tests per covered individual each month. Here is how it works.