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SMART Local 28 benefits, dues & how to join

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.

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Benefits

  • Health benefits for members and families
  • Member Assistance Program
  • Pension plans
  • 24/7 behavioral health support

Dues & membership rules

We haven't found an official source for SMART Local 28's dues or membership rules. Contact the hall at (212) 941-7700 to confirm.

How to join SMART Local 28

Each Sheet Metal Workers local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at SMART Local 28's rules. The common paths into a Sheet Metal Workers local:

  1. 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.
  2. Organize in as an experienced worker — Journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership.
  3. Transfer from another local — Members of the same international can request a transfer card through their current hall.

For SMART Local 28's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (212) 941-7700 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 28 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.

Openings near SMART Local 28 · Apply with Gulfstream

How to contact the hall

  • Call during office hours and ask for the dispatcher or membership office.
  • Have your trade, years of experience and any certifications (EPA 608, OSHA 30, NATE) ready.
  • Ask for the current apprenticeship application window and required documents.

SMART Local 28 contact page

Source: official SMART Local 28 document. Figures can change; confirm with the hall.

Prevailing-wage rate calculator

Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for SMART Local 28. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

SMART Local 28 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

New York City prevailing wage, sheet metal — effective 07/01/2026 – 06/30/2027 — source: SMART Local 28 — Know Your Wages
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
Sheet metal worker$57.08$60.70$117.78
Fan maintenance$45.66$60.70$106.36
Duct cleaner$21.00$13.06$34.06
  • Overtime: time and one-half after 8 hours and on Saturday; double time on Sunday and the 12 listed holidays.
  • Shift work: +10% from 3:30–11:30 PM, +15% from 11:30 PM–7:30 AM.

Verified: source names this local

Sheet metal worker, building construction (federal) — effective 11/02/2023 — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination NY20260003, rev. 1 (SHEE0028-002)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
Sheet metal worker (building construction)$53.60$60.74$114.34
Sheet metal worker (residential construction)$35.79$25.37$61.16
  • Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.

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SMART Local 28 membership FAQ

How do I join SMART Local 28?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by SMART Local 28 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (212) 941-7700 to ask about current intake.

What benefits do SMART Local 28 members receive?

The hall lists: Health benefits for members and families, Member Assistance Program, Pension plans, 24/7 behavioral health support. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact SMART Local 28?

Address: 500 Greenwich St 5th Floor New York NY 10013 US. Phone: (212) 941-7700. Website: https://www.smart28.org.

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(212) 941-7700

500 Greenwich St 5th Floor New York NY 10013

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