Recent News
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.
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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.
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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,…
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The White House is holding a labor specific briefing about the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Please join Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese at…
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Allocation of the June 1, 2022 negotiated increases was approved by the membership during a special order of business at the regular scheduled May 12, 2022 membership meeting. Amount to allocate: $2.72 A&C…
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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.
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The sweepstakes winners were announce on Tuesday January 11, 2022 beginning at 7:15 pm. 1st Prize: $25,000 2nd Prize: $10,000 3rd Prize: $5,000 4th through 218th place (215 Total): Apple I Watch 7 A…
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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.
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Screen Safe Drug Testing Facilities. A gateway to a safer workplace.
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SMART LOCAL 265’s JATC PROGRAM – COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY On August 26, 2021, Governor Pritzker promulgated Executive Order 2021-20. Among other things, this executive order establishes policy that…
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SMART Local 265 is excited to host the 4th annual picnic, car & motorcycle show this year on September 11, 2021. There will be plenty of activities and games for everyone in the family. If you plan…
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Union Wellness Center and Union Eyes Employment Information
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SASMI-The Modified Temporary Benevolent Disaster Relief Benefit related to COVID-19
SASMI-COVID-19 Benefit-November 2020
Local 265 took their second year Service Techs to the AHR Expo at the McCormick Place in Chicago!
AHR Expo recap
In an attempt to answer common questions regarding COVID-19, we have begun to populate this page with frequently asked questions by members and employers.
COVID-19 FAQ
Remind your family and friends if they need a Furnace, Air Conditioner or Clean and Check contact a SMART contractor at iwantsmart.com.
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Union Made and USA Made resources and links.
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We shifted savings from footwear to other services and accessories. We call it our Union Loyalty Rewards Program. It’s a work in progress.
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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
Below is the link to instructions on how to update your fire life safety Level-1 technician to the new Fire and Smoke Damper Technician.
Visit icbcertified.org website for more info
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
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 classes course description (under construction).
Click here to see the PDF
As we open our training facility, you will find we have made changes to not only protect our members while they’re in the facility, but also to better prepare them to work through and mitigate this new hazard.
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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).
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