Contractors

Being part of Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 isn’t only a no brainer for our members, but also for our signatory contractors. Being a signatory contractor means that you have access to the region’s growing building boom, in addition to having on-demand access to the best-trained workforce in the industry. If you want to be taken seriously in this market, you need the ability to promise safety, quality, and reliability to your clients, and to come in on time and under budget. SMW Local 17 gives you the resources to do all of that, and we’ll always fight and win for you in a competitive landscape.

To learn more about becoming a SMW Local 17 contractor or shop, contact: Russell Bartash at rbartash@smart-nerc.org or (617) 296-1680.

It is our sincere desire to establish a mutually beneficial and profitable relationship with all companies in the industry. Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 offers many benefits and opportunities for contractors large and small:

• Unlimited access to skilled manpower – which saves your business money on recruiting costs and worker retention
• Ongoing training for Journeyman and apprentices in our state-of-the-art facility, all at no cost to you
• Access to the best benefits in the industry, all managed by trust funds saving administration cost, including:
  • Health
  • Pension
  • Annuity
  • $50,000 life insurance 
• Greater access to projects with REOs Responsible Employer Ordinances (REOs) and Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) to help make bidding predictable
• Organizational support for your business from a union that recognizes the value of Labor-Management Cooperation
• Access to our multi-employer network for contracting opportunities
• Access to membership in SMACNA – the leading industry contractors association