SMART Local 38 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.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance
Annuity and National Pension
SASMI benefits
Vacation pay

Dues & membership rules

Four-year apprenticeship, entry by test

How to join SMART Local 38

Each Sheet Metal Workers local sets its own intake process, and it varies, we don't guess at SMART Local 38'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 38's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (845) 278-6868 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 38 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.

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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 38 contact page

Source: official SMART Local 38 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 38. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

SMART Local 38 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

SMART Local 38 - Sheet Metal Worker, effective 07/01/2025, source: SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD NY20260020, rev 2 (Building, New York) (SHEE0038-001)
Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total package/hr
SHEET METAL WORKER	$55.29	$47.43	$102.72

Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
Covers Rockland County, NY.

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SMART Local 38 pay rate history

SMART Local 38 - Sheet Metal Worker, federal rate line SHEE0038-001. Past federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages from earlier editions of the same determination.

Effective	Base	Fringe	Source
07/01/2021	$47.52	$44.20	NY20210020 rev. 13
07/01/2022	$48.77	$45.20	NY20220020 rev. 12
07/01/2023	$50.60	$45.62	NY20230020 rev. 8
07/01/2024	$53.22	$46.20	NY20240020 rev. 11
07/01/2025	$55.29	$47.43	NY20260020 rev. 2

SMART Local 38 membership FAQ

How do I join SMART Local 38?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by SMART Local 38 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (845) 278-6868 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Four-year apprenticeship, entry by test. Source: Hall-published source

What benefits do SMART Local 38 members receive?

The hall lists: Health, dental and vision insurance, Annuity and National Pension, SASMI benefits, Vacation pay. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact SMART Local 38?

Address: 38 Starr Ridge Rd, Brewster, NY 10509. Phone: (845) 278-6868. Website: https://www.smart38.org.

Contact the hall

(845) 278-6868

38 Starr Ridge Rd, Brewster, NY 10509

Open hall directions

Official website

Signatory contractor hiring salaried staff?

We fill union-covered and salaried roles for union and merit-shop mechanical contractors: project managers, superintendents, estimators and service staff. Hall dispatch stays with the local.

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