Workers Rights Sheet metal strike ends, employer court date nears Jan 18, 2023 Sheet Metal Local 16 says the strike brought attention to the company’s anti-union conduct and led to more regulatory scrutiny on the employer.
Workers Rights Contractors stuck with bill for subcontractor wage theft Oct 7, 2022 Washington ordered a quarter million dollars in back pay and penalties for prevailing wage violations by 360 Sheet Metal.
Workers Rights Local 16 finds prevailing wage violations at Vancouver Fire Station Jun 16, 2022 Washington Labor & Industries is investigating, but similar cases have been ongoing for years without a resolution.
Job Training Portland Sheet Metal Institute holds apprentice competition May 18, 2022 Sheet Metal Institute in Portland was the host this month of the 2022 Northwest Regional Sheet Metal Apprentice Competition.
Union Democracy Sheet Metal union restructures Aug 7, 2020 The new SMART Northwest Regional Council covers 9,500 members in five locals in seven states.
Worker safety When are elected officials going to get serious? Unions condemn the continued mask shortage May 13, 2020 Remember the proverb about the kingdom that was lost for the want of a horseshoe nail? Today, America is in crisis over the want of a 60-cent mask.
Culture Sheet Metal Local 16 apprentices shine at regional contest in Pasco, Washington Apr 19, 2017 Thirty-five apprentices from 11 locals took part in the competition, which had been on hiatus since 2012.
Union Democracy New business manager at Sheet Metal Local 16: Charlie Johnson Aug 18, 2015 Charlie Johnson succeeds John Candioto, who resigned