COVID-19 News Update

May 28, 2020 Update: ALL JUNE UNION MEETINGS have been CANCELLED Following the Governor’s progression of Safe Start phases, all union meetings for the month of June have been canceled. look for a postcard in the mail as well.  We anticipate being able to have union meetings in July, we are exploring alternative ways to […]

Mobile Handwashing Stations for Job Sites | Hermanson Company

Mobile Handwashing Stations for Job Sites

SMART Local 66 is proud of the work by one of our signatory contractors, Hermanson Company in their efforts to make handwashing stations to fight the spread of COVID-19.  These mobile stations are available for job sites so people can always wash their hands and clean up, which according to the CDC is one of […]

SMART Volunteer Nose Piece Request

COVID-19 | We are all in this together! SMART sheet metal union members are working with contractors to produce and donate metal nose pieces for the millions of face masks being made by volunteers across the United States and Canada. If you are a member of a volunteer group providing masks to first responders or […]

COVID-19 | Emergency Information

Healthcare Updates Have the rules changed for safe & sick leave? See attached sheet Have the rules changed for family medical leave? See attached sheet Are there any new options to my health care? If you are under a Building Trades contract... Yes.  See attached sheet. Is there any SASMI assistance? Yes, for those of [...]

COVID-19 | Office Shutdown

Brothers and Sisters, due to the Covid – 19 virus circumstances, we will be closing all Local 66 office locations to personal visits until Monday, April 13th. You can call the main office numbers for Everett (425-493-5900) and Dupont (253-617-7909) during regular business hours and you will be able to reach our office personnel. You can reach out […]

Your Voices Were Heard Loud and Clear

Solidarity has been tested and we’ve come out on top Brothers and Sisters! The attack by the current administration on our apprenticeship programs has taken a turn. Our apprenticeship programs have been excluded from the wage averaging dilution method that is about to be adopted through the Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP). This is not […]

COVID-19 | Update for Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 66

COVID-19 | Insurance and Benefits Update

As you are aware, our area of the country is presently experiencing an outbreak of Coronavirus, known as COVID-19. On March 5th the Washington State Insurance Commissioner mandated that all insured health plans waive co-insurance, copayments, and deductibles that would be applied against the cost of COVID-19 testing. Additional mandates included allowing a one-time early […]

HB 2701 passed by the WA State Legislature | Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 66

HB 2701 Passed by the State Legislature

On March 7th in Olympia, WA the Senate passed HB 2701 by a unanimous vote and on March 9th, the speaker signed the bill.  The bill will now proceed to the Governor’s desk for signing. HB 2710 -2019-20 | WA State Legislature Details Pictured is Assistant Business Manager Lance Deyette and Business Representative Steve Musser […]

Protecting the Right to Organize

Right now, Congress has a critical opportunity to strengthen workers’ rights. Lawmakers, in 2019, introduced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, H.R. 2474, which would give millions of America’s worker’s additional protections to organize and negotiate for better pay and benefits, and a voice on the job. The U.S. House of Representatives will […]