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Hot off the press: Winter 2026 SMART-NERC Newsletter!
Brothers and Sisters, The Winter 2026 edition of the SMART-NERC newsletter is here! The latest edition is packed with stories that celebrate our union’s strength, milestones, and the people who [...]
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Brother Joe DeMarco
It was a profound honor for Sheet Metal Workers Local 83 to recognize Brother Joe DeMarco — our oldest living member, still strong at 99 years young — for an [...]
128th Service Awards Ceremony & Retirement Dinner Honors Larry Warzek
Local 83 extends its sincere appreciation to all who joined us for the 128th Service Awards Ceremony and Retirement Dinner on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at the Gideon Putnam [...]
Local 83 Holiday Meeting and Award Presentations
On Tuesday, December 15th, the retirees of Local 83 who were unable to attend our recent awards ceremony gathered prior to the holiday season and were presented with their [...]
Local 40 Member Campaign for Connecticut State Senate
Brothers and sisters, We’re proud to share that SMART Local 40 member Joe de la Cruz is running for Connecticut State Senate. You can learn more about Joe and his [...]
Leadership Transitions at SMART-NERC
Brothers and Sisters, One of our own, Brother Bob Butler, has been given the distinct honor of being appointed as an International Representative with the International Association of Sheet Metal, [...]
New York Expands Prevailing Wage Protections to Off-Site Fabrication Work
On December 20, 2025, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.2536-A/A.2747-A) into law. New York State has taken an important step forward for working people by expanding prevailing [...]
Congratulations to Jonathan Staunches!
The SMWLU #83 JATC proudly recognizes Jonathan for achieving perfect attendance during the 2024–2025 apprenticeship school year. Your commitment to excellence and dedication to the program are truly commendable.
APPRENTICE REGIONAL CONTEST
Local #83 Albany at the Apprentice Regional Contest!Left to right: Gary Sprague, Instructor; Stephen Savoca, Coordinator; Nathan Julian, Apprentice; Ethan Anatriello, Apprentice; Dylan Dillberg, Apprentice; Jeremy Francis, Instructor. [...]
