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Category: Members Journal
BE4ALL Corner: General President Coleman on Belonging and Excellence for All
SMART General President Michael Coleman writes about the importance of BE4ALL, which he says "is strategic. It's about making sure SMART locals and our contractors — the UNIONIZED sheet metal industry — can grow and take on more work in every single part of North America.
SMART locals collaborate on specialized workforce request for Turks and Caicos airport
In January 2026, SMART Local 1 (Peoria, Illinois) announced the successful signing of Prow’ess Construction Corp. as a signatory contractor and the completion of a highly specialized workforce request for an international Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-regulated project.
Local 26 members support striking Starbucks workers in Reno
Local 26 members put SMART solidarity on full display in December of 2025, walking the picket line alongside striking Starbucks workers in Reno, Nevada.
Local 5 feeds those in need for the holidays
On December 22, 2025, the Local 5 (East Tennessee) SMART Army hosted a food drive for the local community, putting our union’s values into practice.
Veterans helping veterans: SMART members help build new VA Medical Center in Kentucky
In Kentucky, SMART Local 110 members and military veterans are working on a project that means something extra: a massive new Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center that will provide health care for those who served.
A tribute to Joseph B. Thurmond: 84 years and counting as a SMART member
Joseph B. Thurmond, a longtime Indianapolis SMART member, spent his career paving the way for all of us today. Joe joined Local 20 in 1941, working for two years before being drafted into the military. He had the honor of serving two years in the 94th Infantry Division under General Patton.
Honoring retired Local 170 Business Manager Mario Vega
In the summer of 2025, SMART Local 170 (Pico Rivera, California) recognized and celebrated the incredible career and lasting impact of Mario A. Vega, who retired after 42 years of dedication to SMART as a member, leader and strong advocate for the unionized production and manufacturing industry.
Steady work, new trade designation mark strong future for Local 296
Members of Local 296 in Saskatchewan are in a period of stability and opportunity, supported by steady construction activity across the province and a significant milestone recently achieved for the trade.