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SMART Local 40 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, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) and defined benefit pension

Dues & membership rules

  • Monthly dues of $50.00
  • Connecticut SM.1 or SM.2 license for duct installation
  • High school diploma or GED

How to join SMART Local 40

Each Sheet Metal Workers local sets its own intake process, and it varies, we don't guess at SMART Local 40'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 40's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (860) 529-2616 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 40 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 40 contact page

Source: official SMART Local 40 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 40. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

SMART Local 40 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

Sheet metal worker, Connecticut building construction, effective 07/01/2025, source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination CT20260020, rev. 2 (SHEE0040-008)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
Sheet metal worker (metal roof installation)$44.70$44.50$89.20
  • This federal line is printed for metal roof installation. HVAC duct work may carry a different line; the hall's own wage sheet is the authority for that scope.
  • 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 40 membership FAQ

What are SMART Local 40 dues?

Monthly dues of $50.00. Dues change with each agreement, confirm the current figure with the hall. Source: Hall-published source

How do I join SMART Local 40?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by SMART Local 40 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (860) 529-2616 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Connecticut SM.1 or SM.2 license for duct installation; High school diploma or GED. Source: Hall-published source

What benefits do SMART Local 40 members receive?

The hall lists: Health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) and defined benefit pension. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact SMART Local 40?

Address: 100-A Old Forge Road Rocky Hill CT 06067 US. Phone: (860) 529-2616. Website: https://www.smwlocal40.org.

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(860) 529-2616

100-A Old Forge Road Rocky Hill CT 06067

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