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Local 67 SMART Army builds with Habitat for Humanity in Texas
SMART Local 67 (San Antonio) members volunteered their time and expertise with Habitat for Humanity in early September, helping build homes for those in need.
Western States hold first apprentice contest since 2011
SMART Local 104 and the Bay Area Industry Training Fund hosted the Western States Apprentice Contest on July 18-19, 2025, at its Livermore, California, training center. Sixteen apprentices from five locals participated in the first contest in the region since 2011.
Local 47 members’ quick action and emergency response save colleague’s life
What started as a regular day on the job quickly turned into an emergency when one of brother Jarid Morelli’s coworkers experienced a medical episode. In a moment where every second counted, Morelli and his coworkers remained calm and acted quickly under pressure. Thanks to their fast response, training in first aid and the availability of an automated external defibrillator (AED) on-site, they were able to save their colleague’s life.
Local 110 members flex union values, raise money for Special Olympics
SMART Local 110 showed up in force at the Special Olympics Kentucky Big Brown Truck Pull, raising money to support athletes in their area.
Local 83 honors 70-year member
In October 2025, SMART Local 83 (Albany, New York) celebrated brother Joe DeMarco, who at 99 years old was one of the local’s oldest living members. Local 83 Regional Manager Rob Monahan and JATC Coordinator Steve Savoca personally presented brother DeMarco with his 70-year service award plaque.
Local 38 (Brewster, New York) raises awareness for breast cancer at October union meeting
Ahead of SMART Local 38’s October union meeting, the local asked members to wear pink to raise awareness for breast cancer and show support for research efforts. Members responded with a full “pink out” at the October 15 meeting!
SMART Local 265 lays foundation for the next 112 years
In early September, SMART Local 265 (DuPage County, Illinois) held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for its new union hall and training center during the local’s annual picnic and car show. The new facility marks a major investment in the area’s skilled workforce and the future of the sheet metal and HVAC service industry.
Local 66 members host Boys and Girls Club workshops in Washington
In Washington, a team of volunteers led by the SMART Local 66 Women’s Committee regularly hosts workshops at Boys and Girls Clubs across Snohomish County — educating both participants and the counselors about how fun it can be to work with your hands.