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
Health insurance, retirement and training
SASMI
National Pension Fund
Dues & membership rules
Apprentice monthly dues from $19 to $35 by year
Apprentices need 144 class hours and 2,000 work hours yearly
How to join SMART Local 15
Each Sheet Metal Workers local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at SMART Local 15'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 15's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (407) 322-8601 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 15 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.
Apprentice monthly dues from $19 to $35 by year. Dues change with each agreement — confirm the current figure with the hall. Source: Hall-published source
How do I join SMART Local 15?
Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by SMART Local 15 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (407) 322-8601 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Apprentices need 144 class hours and 2,000 work hours yearly. Source: Hall-published source
What benefits do SMART Local 15 members receive?
The hall lists: Health insurance, retirement and training, SASMI, National Pension Fund. Source: Hall-published source