All News and Announcements

10th Annual Picnic & Open House

Please join us for the 10th annual picnic, car and bike show at our Union & Training Center in Downers Grove on September 19, 2026 from 1:00pm - 6:00 pm. Activities this year will include: Raffles &…

NCL Open Enrollment

Brothers and Sisters, Through SMART Local 265’s partnership with the National Coalition of Labor (NCL), our members and their families have access to additional benefits made possible by unions working…

NCL

2026 SALUTE TO SERVICE GOLF OUTING

The October 3rd Salute To Service golf outing is open to the public. You DO NOT have to be a veteran or a union member to register for the event. There will be a chance to purchase tickets for raffle…

June 1, 2026 Allocation

Allocation of the June 1, 2026 contractual increase.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

City Council meeting for the Yorkville Data Projects.

Passing of Alfie Rodriguez

IN MEMORIAM – BROTHER ALFRED “ALFIE” RODRIGUEZ It is with deep regret that we share the passing of Brother Alfred “Alfie” Rodriguez, retired Business Agent of SMART Local 265. Brother Rodriguez devoted…

Alfie Rodriguez

Local 265 National Coalition of Labor Benefits

National Coalition of Labor Benefits Brothers and Sisters, I’m proud to share that SMART Local 265 is now part of the National Coalition of Labor (NCL) benefits program. Through NCL, you’ll have access…

NCL

Contractor's Letters Of Assignment

New Letters of Assignment Portal (Effective June 1, 2025) Signatory contractors can now submit Letters of Assignment digitally through our new portal—streamlining the process and ensuring CBA compliance…

LOA

OFFICE RELOCATION NOTICE

The entire SMART Local 265 Office will be moving on Friday June 27, 2025 to 3110 Woodcreek Dr, Downers Grove, IL 60515

NEW SASMI Sick Leave Benefit

We're thrilled to announce a new benefit available to the members of SMART Local 265: the SASMI Sick Leave Benefit. This program is designed to support you when you need it most, providing financial assistance…

SMART Sheet Metal Disaster Relief

In the unfortunate event that members are impacted by natural disaster, SMART provides both sheet metal and transportation members with assistance to help see them through difficult times.

Job Bank

If you are a SMART sheet metal member who is out of work and willing to travel to the jurisdiction of other local unions to work, contact the Union Office to learn about current opportunities. Currently the demand across the United States is high.

SASMI-Work Boots

February 1, 2023 At SASMI, we've got your back... and your feet, too! Now you can get a pair of USA-made, union-made, work books. Choose your pair of Thorogood or Carolina boots from the SASMI list,…

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Financial worries, aging parents, job/life stress, health issues - Everyone faces challenges from time to time, with your MAP you don't have to face these things alone.