About Us
YES, THERE IS A DIFFERENCE AMONG SHEET METAL
UNIONS
When choosing a Union Contractor, compare apples to
apples. Local 25 is a member of the Sheet
Metal Workers International Association (SMWIA),
affiliated with the AFL-CIO. The SMWIA is the oldest (est. 1888),
largest and most respected sheet metal union, boasting 134,000 members
and 205 locals throughout the U.S. and Canada. The SMWIA’s
International Training Institute
budget is over $7,000,000 a year for educational programs. No other
sheet metal union even comes close. Local 25 Journeyperson are the
beneficiaries; it shows in their training, and it'll show on your
project. Need a SMACNA Contractor who knows
SMACNA specs inside and out? Local 25 has them.
THE BEST TRAINED PROFESSIONALS
The Sheet Metal Workers employed by
Local 25 have completed a comprehensive four-year apprenticeship
including over 700 hours of classroom instruction in addition to more
than 8,000 hours of on-the-job instruction. Our journeypersons, unlike
those from small independent unions or nonunion workers, will have been
trained in virtually every facet of the field, from basic sheet metal
techniques to emerging technologies of major importance like indoor air
pollution control and advanced energy management.
While Local 25 professionals may specialize in a specific area (like
copper roofing, for example), the cross-discipline education of their
workers and the Union’s commitment to ongoing training means that our
Contractors will always bring a broad, informed perspective to your
project.
JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT
Joint Labor Management (JLM) - Contractors,
Workers and Union working as partners ‘JLM' is our innovative approach
to getting the job done... our Contractors, their employees and the
Union working together as true business partners, not adversaries. In
frequent meetings, the JLM partners share fresh ideas, short-circuit
potential problems and open new lines of communications. Hire a Local 25
Contractor and reap the benefits of the team approach of Joint Labor
Management.
SAFETY
We know safety is a major concern to you, and it
certainly is to us. Our workers have been trained that the only right
way is the safe way, whether it’s following OSHA 500 procedures or
working within EPA-mandated guidelines – they know because they’ve taken
the courses. Many even have the advanced certifications your project may
require (like handling HazMats, CFC’s, etc).
RESPONSIVENESS
Problems can develop on any job, and if they do,
we know that quick resolution is one of your major concerns. Local 25
Contractors are motivated to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
Your total satisfaction is not just a goal; it’s a commitment and a
requirement to building a long-term mutually beneficial relationship.