Member benefits and dues as the local's own published sources state them, plus the usual paths to membership. Where no source exists, we say so.
Benefits
Annuity fund
Insurance fund coverage
National Pension
Training and scholarship funds
Dues & membership rules
Journeyman working dues of $6.56 per hour
How to join SMART Local 137
Each Sheet Metal Workers local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at SMART Local 137's rules. The common paths into a Sheet Metal Workers local:
Apprenticeship — Apply through the local's joint apprenticeship training committee (JATC). Most Sheet Metal Workers programs open applications on a set schedule and require an aptitude test and interview.
Organize in as an experienced worker — Journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership.
Transfer from another local — Members of the same international can request a transfer card through their current hall.
For SMART Local 137's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (718) 937-4514 or visit the local's official site.
How to apply for a job
Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether SMART Local 137 uses one, how to sign it and how often to re-sign are set by the local — confirm with the hall.
Through Gulfstream — Gulfstream recruits for signatory and open-shop mechanical, electrical and controls contractors. You do not need to be a member to apply to our openings.
Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for SMART Local 137. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.
Copied from the hall's own sheet, effective 8/01/2024 through 7/31/2025. Total hourly rate on the sheet: $132.97.
Fringe is the sheet's total less wages and includes working dues ($6.56) exactly as the hall lists it.
The sheet's term ended 7/31/2025. As of 10/09/2026 the hall has not published a newer New York journeymen chart, so this is the last rate the hall has published — confirm the current rate with the hall before quoting it.
Journeyman working dues of $6.56 per hour. Dues change with each agreement — confirm the current figure with the hall. Source: Hall-published source
How do I join SMART Local 137?
Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by SMART Local 137 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (718) 937-4514 to ask about current intake.
What benefits do SMART Local 137 members receive?
The hall lists: Annuity fund, Insurance fund coverage, National Pension, Training and scholarship funds. Source: Hall-published source
How do I contact SMART Local 137?
Address: 50-02 5th Street, Suite A Long Island City NY 11101 US. Phone: (718) 937-4514. Website: https://www.smart137.com.