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Local 139 union pay scale 2024 — $33.60/hr journeyman sheet metal worker — keolis/mbta commuter rail agreement rate in Boston

SMART Local 139 pays journeyman sheet metal worker — keolis/mbta commuter rail agreement members $33.60/hr in straight-time wages, effective July 1, 2024 per the Keolis/MBTA tentative agreement with nine commuter rail unions (2024), rate effective 7/1/2024 wage determination. Rates change with each contract cycle — confirm the current step with the Boston, MA hall before quoting an offer.

Current wage rates

SMART Local 139 Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker — Keolis/MBTA commuter rail agreement — effective July 1, 2024 · source Keolis/MBTA tentative agreement with nine commuter rail unions (2024), rate effective 7/1/2024

Base hourly wage$33.60/hrStraight-time journeyman sheet metal worker — keolis/mbta commuter rail agreement rate on the current wage determination, before fringes.
Total packageNot published on the current wage determinationThe source does not print a combined package for this local — ask the hall for the fund contribution schedule.
Approximate annual wage$67,200/yrDerived: base hourly × 2,000 hours. Actual earnings depend on hours dispatched, overtime and travel.
Effective dateJuly 1, 2024Date this rate took effect under the agreement, as printed on the Keolis/MBTA tentative agreement with nine commuter rail unions (2024), rate effective 7/1/2024 wage determination.
ClassificationJourneyman Sheet Metal Worker — Keolis/MBTA commuter rail agreementRate applies to this classification only. Apprentice steps, foremen and shift work are paid on separate lines of the wage determination.

SMART Local 139 membership FAQ

How do I join SMART Local 139?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by SMART Local 139 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at None to ask about current intake.

How do I contact SMART Local 139?

Address: 216 Manthorne Road West Roxbury MA 02132 US. Phone: None.

Benefits and fringe contributions

SMART Local 139's published wage determination does not break out fringes, so we show only the wage figures it prints.

Benefit & fringe contributionsNot publishedThe wage determination does not separate fringes for this local.
What the contributions fundHealth & welfare, pension, annuity, training and industry fundsStandard fund categories in mechanical and electrical agreements. The exact split between funds is set in the local's agreement — the hall or fund office publishes the schedule.
Paid onEvery hour workedFringe contributions are made per hour worked, so they scale with dispatched hours and are paid to the funds rather than to the member.

Effective date, source and confidence

Effective: July 1, 2024 · Moderate confidence

The negotiated rate on this primary source (Keolis/MBTA tentative agreement with nine commuter rail unions (2024), rate effective 7/1/2024) is dated more than 18 months back, so a mid-term raise may already be in effect. Confirm the current step with the local's business office before extending an offer.

Last cross-checked against the source: Oct 11, 2026.

View the Keolis/MBTA tentative agreement with nine commuter rail unions (2024), rate effective 7/1/2024 source

Confirm the current step with the hall

SMART Local 139 — 216 Manthorne Road West Roxbury MA 02132. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm — we do not run dispatch and we do not set union rates.

SMART Local 139 pay questions

What are the union pay rates for SMART Local 139 in Boston?

SMART Local 139's sourced journeyman sheet metal worker — keolis/mbta commuter rail agreement union rate is $33.60/hr in base wages, effective July 1, 2024. The rate applies to the listed classification and source area; apprentice, foreman and specialty classifications may differ.

What is the SMART Local 139 hourly pay rate?

$33.60/hr in base wages for journeyman sheet metal worker — keolis/mbta commuter rail agreement, effective July 1, 2024 per the Keolis/MBTA tentative agreement with nine commuter rail unions (2024), rate effective 7/1/2024 wage determination.

When did the current SMART Local 139 rate take effect?

July 1, 2024. The negotiated rate on this primary source (Keolis/MBTA tentative agreement with nine commuter rail unions (2024), rate effective 7/1/2024) is dated more than 18 months back, so a mid-term raise may already be in effect. Confirm the current step with the local's business office before extending an offer.

Are benefits included in the SMART Local 139 rate?

The published wage determination for this local prints wages without a separate fringe line, so we do not show a benefit figure. The hall's fund office can provide the contribution schedule.

Does Gulfstream set or negotiate SMART Local 139 wages?

No. Gulfstream Strategic Placements is a private mechanical construction recruiting firm. We are not affiliated with the local, we do not run dispatch, and we do not set or negotiate union rates. We publish the local's own sourced figures as a reference for members and contractors.

How current is this SMART Local 139 pay information?

Moderate confidence — last cross-checked against the source on Oct 11, 2026 (yesterday). Always confirm the current step with the hall before relying on it for an offer.

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