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 & Welfare insurance
Northeast Regional Annuity Fund
National Pension Fund
SASMI
Dues & membership rules
Working assessment of 2.25% of gross plus $0.20 per hour
Initiation fee for new members
How to join SMART Local 83
Each Sheet Metal Workers local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at SMART Local 83'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 83's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (518) 489-1377 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 83 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.
Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for SMART Local 83. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.
SMART Local 83 full pay table
Unverified: source does not name this local; confirm with the hall
Journeyman sheet metal worker, Albany area — effective 06/01/2026 — source: SMART Local 83 Journeyman Wage Sheet (Local 83 Journeyman Wage Package)
Classification
Base/hr
Fringe/hr
Total package/hr
Journeyman
$43.68
$38.57
$82.25
Unverified until confirmed with the hall: copied from the wage sheet posted on smartlu83.org, not a government rate line.
Total package $82.25/hour. Foreperson pay runs $2.00 to $4.50/hour above scale depending on crew size; shift work pays 10% above the normal rate.
Working assessment of 2.25% of gross plus $0.20 per hour. Dues change with each agreement — confirm the current figure with the hall. Source: Hall-published source
How do I join SMART Local 83?
Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by SMART Local 83 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (518) 489-1377 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Initiation fee for new members. Source: Hall-published source
What benefits do SMART Local 83 members receive?
The hall lists: Health & Welfare insurance, Northeast Regional Annuity Fund, National Pension Fund, SASMI. Source: Hall-published source
How do I contact SMART Local 83?
Address: 900 Commerce Drive Clifton Park NY 12065 US. Phone: (518) 489-1377. Website: https://www.smartlu83.org.