SMART Local 28 Sheet Metal Workers Union of NYC and Long Island

To all of our sisters and brothers who celebrate Kwanza,

To all our sisters and brothers who celebrate Christmas,

A big thank you to our shop guys!! Without your work the field guys have nothing to put up!!

This is non-stop, all day. Our #offsite #fabricators our creating the #ductwork that is used for #publicworks job. Our members are trained in every facet of the #trade. There is no reason why shop workers should not enjoy #prevailingwages in #nys

We like to give a special you to the following assemblymen -
-Michael Durso
-Ed Ra
-Brian Curran and
-John Mikulin
For visiting Tomco Mechanical to see for themselves all the hard work that is involved offsite of a sheet metal project. There is , , plus many other components that are done with our sisters and brothers before other members out in the field.
All these aspects of our are not part of That’s why it is important for legislators to see for themselves the and that the do. We want to make sure that ALL work done with should be at the very least prevailing wage.
And also a REAL BIG THANK YOU TO members Steve and Lou for leading the tour!!

Keep up the good work Sister!! Posted • Let me tell you all how being appointed to serve on Be4All changed the trajectory of my career….

The Belonging and Excellence for All committee is a joint partnership between SMART, SMACNA, and ITI to cultivate culture change in the Sheet Metal industry. Over the past two years we have passed ten initiatives through leadership that fosters belonging and challenges biases in our workplaces.

Together as a group we have organized bias and belonging trainings, interactive and educational online learning journey sessions, designed an inclusive celebratory calendar, a pedal to the metal campaign, a rapid response protocol, be4all bathroom kits, and so much more. Please check out the smart union website for more information on how to get involved and learn more about this committee.

Through Be4All I have found friendship and mentorship from Sheet Metal professionals from all different backgrounds, regions, and levels in their career. We encourage and support each others ideas on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Together we engage those willing to learn and grow with us. I look forward to our 2024 agenda and being able to continue this important work.

2023 Tinknocker’s Toy Box with Monica R. Martinez

from the members of Tomco Mechanical ⚙️

Posted • 🎁 Santa came to town a little early to spread lots of cheer and joy to the children in the Fourth Senatorial District! It was wonderful to see the excitement on the faces of those children in attendance who were able to shop for their own favorite toy!

Thank you so much to SMART Local 28 for partnering with our office and making this event possible!

A special thank you to all of our generous sponsors, including SMART Local 28, Zaremba Brown PLLC, Campbell’s Bakery, Concern Housing and Grant Gurus!

Thank you Central Islip School District for allowing us to use the high school for this event and to their incredible security guards and custodians!

Lastly, thank you to all of the organizations who joined us to provide information on the crucial services they provide to our community!

Way to go Sisters!! Keep up the good work! Posted • During the December 2023 Local 28 Union meeting, women committee members shared their gratitude for their sponsorship and experience at the Trades Women Build Nations conference that was held in Washington D.C. this year. We look forward to having more women and allies join us for TWBN September 2024 in New Orleans. Stay tuned for more information. 🛠️

A great time was had at this year’s Tinknocker’s Toy Box.

Listen and watch how Local 28 apprentice Shanae Kemp drew plaudits after saving the life of a foreman, who suffered a heart attack on the job in Queens. Thanks to her brave and quick action, he was able to receive life-saving medical treatment.
Great Job Sister!!
We here at Local 28 are proud of your quick action.
Sheet Metal Air Rail and Transportation Workers

New York City sheet metal worker saves coworker's life In New York, Local 28 apprentice Shanae Kemp drew plaudits after saving the life of a foreman, who suffered a heart attack on the job. Thanks to her brave an...

This past Saturday, participated in a with and in Over 800 toys were given out to the children of that community.

We like to thank our Local 28 volunteers of who gave up a few hours of their Saturday spent away from their families, so that the families of Central Islip can have a special to enjoy. They are as follows:
FST Sal Starace for coordinating the Tinknocker’s Toy Box event with the staff of the Senator. President Eric Meslin, Former BA’s Butchie Keene, Ray Minieri, Business Agents Brian Nigro, Joe Rojas, Marvin Tavarez along with wife and son, Instructor Phil Meslin, Anthony Guerrero and of course our very own
Santa 🎅 Ralph Vega.

A reminder to all that have the ability to travel for work to check out the SMART Job Bank. New listings daily.

Sheet Metal Job Bank - SMART Union All travelers should carry photo identification, a copy of their current dues receipt, reciprocal cards/information and meet criteria specified by host local. Travelers should also review initial “Request for Workers Form” provided to local unions by the job bank and have their home local union ...

would like to congratulate Christian Sanchez, 6th term on being Student of the month!!

This year our Tinknocker’s Toy Box will be teaming up with to give out to the boys and girls of her community. will have its crew of (members volunteering) and of course 🎅

Over the weekend, in front of an NYPD retired police officer’s house and hundreds of Building Trades members, Tom Suozzi announced he is running for the special Election February 13th to replace outgoing and disgraced Congressman George Santos.
His message is clear-
“Let’s work together and fix this!!”
SMART Local 28 Sheet Metal Workers are with you.

2023 Tinknocker’s Toy Box

This is who WE ARE:

Yesterday and Zaremba Brown Firm held a Holiday event for our members at our newly renovated training center in Jamaica, .
Members brought their children and grandchildren, and received a toy from our own who were lead by volunteers of Officials, teachers and spouses!! We had music by our own DJ Vecchio. And of course all the families had the chance to take pictures with our own Ralph Vega!!
What a great day it was for all involved.

THIS is what makes our union so special. 🥰

We are saddened to announce the passing of our Local 28 Brother Phil Probeck Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Below is the link to the funeral information.

Philip G. Probeck Jr. Obituary 2023 - Mangano Family Funeral Homes, Inc. View Philip G. Probeck Jr.'s obituary, send flowers and find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Check out the fine from the parking garage of the Retail complex. Triple S, Nationwide Restoration and Metropolitan on currently working at the site.

Enjoy the pics from Honor Roll Night 2023

Let’s hear it for our 5th term taking their COMET class today. In this class, our apprentices learn why it’s essential to continue to ORGANIZE and grow our Union.
ORGANIZE,ORGANIZE,ORGANIZE!
Local Union 28
SMART choice
The Right Choice!

Let’s start the week with some work by our sisters and brothers over at Wolkow Braker shop. Check out the Heavy gauge Aluminum Mitered Corners all laid out and fabricated by hand ✋🏽







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representing by our own sisters at the 2023 Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference.

Recently our members from Eagle one were doing the at HS 472 in

Gifts are great but they are better when they are UNION MADE!!
AFL-CIO

Union-Made Holiday Gift Guide | AFL-CIO Find that perfect holiday gift that carries a union label and is made in America.

If you are looking for work and are open to the idea of traveling then check out the link below for more details. NEW LISTINGS!
(You can also try our Members Only page)
https://www.smart-union.org/job-bank/?fbclid=IwAR0PXuNk-oCmLTQ8rQB2sXFfSGiRBYF8V0PDG9wyl8H0Gbn_Y_FQZ2vrckk

Sheet Metal Job Bank - SMART Union All travelers should carry photo identification, a copy of their current dues receipt, reciprocal cards/information and meet criteria specified by host local. Travelers should also review initial “Request for Workers Form” provided to local unions by the job bank and have their home local union ...

Let’s give a ✋🏽 to our First Term with words to live by.
Today they were getting some of their from the while also getting some at our school.

This is who WE ARE:

On December 9th will be hosting a Holiday event for our members at our training center in Jamaica, Queens. Bring your children and grandchildren, each child will get a toy. There will also be music, hot chocolate, snacks, pictures with Santa Claus and more. Take a tour of our newly renovated Training Center as well. Come out and get in the holiday spirit and enjoy your brothers and sisters from 11am-3pm.

This is who WE ARE:
staff had their the other day while later on the day our members enjoyed our union meeting.

to our sisters, brothers and all of their families!! is for each and everyone of our members. It is because of you that we stand strong 💪🏽 together and will continue to support one another.

Absolutely ❤️ this. Thanks for tag. Posted • Last piece of steel went in today, you know I had to sign for my late brother , 10yrs in the trade and this is the 3rd "tallest building in Ny" I've been on.

Last week for we had students from City Polytechnic High School of Engineering visit our
Students were given the opportunity to learn about the possibilities of the program
Good luck 🍀 to all!!

Let’s give a BIG ✋🏽 to some of our members who completed our training course last night with our instructors Francoise, Ray and Santiago.

For how about a BIG HELLO 👋🏽 to John Amedeo, an 8th term working for Celtic Sheet Metal.

It’s so let’s show some ❤️to the up and comers. We have the 2nd termers prepping and taking the comps. We also have the 6th termers prepping for the exam.
Yep, it ain’t all
Good luck 🍀