Production/Manufacturing
The ranks of SMART production workers are 20,000 plus across the United States and Canada. Our members weld, fabricate, operate material handling machinery, and assemble products. We produce building enclosure components, air movement equipment, refrigeration and cooking appliances, electric vehicles, corrugated steel culverts, chemical and liquid storage tanks, metal dump trailers and many more products.
Why Become a SMART Production Member?
At SMART Local 555, we believe every worker deserves a strong voice in shaping their workplace conditions. By joining our union, you become part of a collective force that ensures your concerns are heard and addressed through collective bargaining
FAQ
When you join Local 555, you’re not just signing up for membership you’re enlisting a team of seasoned negotiators whose sole mission is to secure the strongest possible package for you and your fellow members. From the moment contract talks begin, our experts dive deep into the details of your industry, analyzing prevailing wages, benefits trends, and working‐condition benchmarks to build a compelling case on your behalf.
We don’t settle for “good enough.” We fight for top-tier wages that keep pace with rising living costs, benefit packages that protect you and your family, safe and healthy work environments, and the kind of job security that lets you plan for the future with confidence. Every concern you raise, whether it’s about overtime pay, healthcare coverage, vacation time, or workplace safety protocols becomes a priority item on our negotiation agenda.
Change doesn’t happen one voice at a time, it happens when workers stand together. As a member of Local 555, you’ve join a united front that commands respect at the negotiating table.
Alone, an individual plea can be overlooked or dismissed. But when hundreds of skilled tradespeople speak with one voice, management listens and acts. Our collective strength lets us push for contracts that deliver meaningful improvements in every area of your work life. We use membership unity as leverage to secure higher starting wages, comprehensive health and retirement plans, enhanced safety measures, fair scheduling practices, and clear grievance procedures.
Stability is more than just a paycheck; it’s peace of mind. That’s why Local 555 fights for seniority rights, bumping procedures, and recall language that protects your position if work slows down. We also bargain for family-friendly leave policies, reasonable accommodation language, and clear protections against discrimination, making sure your workplace remains safe, supportive, and respectful today and every day going forward.
Your contract might be signed, but our commitment continues long after the ink dries. Local 555 maintains a full-time support network dedicated to making sure your rights are honored every day on the job. If management overlooks a safety concern or applies discipline unfairly, our stewards and staff representatives step in immediately investigating incidents, guiding you through the grievance process, and, if necessary, taking your case all the way to arbitration.
Better Wages and Benefits
You deserve more. We believe you’ve earned and deserve better pay at work, and SMART Local 555 members see and feel the difference in their paychecks every day. By coming together in a union, we gain collective strength and power to negotiate higher wages and better benefits at the bargaining table. Union members on average earn more than our nonunion counterparts.
Workplace Safety & Keeping Workers Safe
Does your workplace feel unsafe? You don’t have to work in danger – you should go to work knowing that you will come home safe at the end of the day. Our collective power allows us to negotiate contracts that have strong and enforceable safety language; in many cases, going beyond what’s in laws and regulations. We strive to protect SMART Local 555 members through training, enforcement and contract negotiations to ensure every member’s safety.
Work-life Balance
Work shouldn’t control our existence. Do you need more predictable hours, better access to education, advancement opportunities or better family leave when needed? When you’re a member of SMART, your contract protects you by clearly spelling out your work hours, training requirements, advancement procedures and how you can take time off.
You deserve a life outside of work. SMART members have access to discounts on theme park tickets to have some fun, mortgage and real estate services, auto insurance, lower-cost cellular service and so much more! SMART is there for you no matter what part of your life you’re in.
SMART Local 555 Interest Form
With a union, we have power and a voice with our employers and elected officials. We fight for wages, health care, safety and respect in our workplaces. There’s never been a better time than now to take the next step! Please fill out the form below and one of our organizers will reach out soon.
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