Training News | SMART 265

Welfare Plan - FREE BENEFITS!

Read more about the FREE services available to eligible active members, eligible pre-65 retirees, and their eligible covered dependents.

No Surprises Act (NSA)

The No Surprises Act (NSA) became effective July 1, 2022 for all eligible participants and their covered dependents of the Welfare Fund. Read the full article for more information.

Procedures for the Collection of Contributions

The Board of Trustees of the SMART Local 265 Fringe Benefit Funds have updated the Procedures for the Collection of Contributions. Read the full article for more information.

Local 265 National Coalition of Labor Benefits

National Coalition of Labor Benefits Brothers and Sisters, I’m proud to share that SMART Local 265 is now part of the National Coalition of Labor (NCL) benefits program. Through NCL, you’ll have access…

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Tankless Fall Classes

Continuing Education for Members and Non-Members Through a 3rd Party Vendor

Contractor's Letters Of Assignment

New Letters of Assignment Portal (Effective June 1, 2025) Signatory contractors can now submit Letters of Assignment digitally through our new portal—streamlining the process and ensuring CBA compliance…

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OFFICE RELOCATION NOTICE

The entire SMART Local 265 Office will be moving on Friday June 27, 2025 to 3110 Woodcreek Dr, Downers Grove, IL 60515

NEW SASMI Sick Leave Benefit

We're thrilled to announce a new benefit available to the members of SMART Local 265: the SASMI Sick Leave Benefit. This program is designed to support you when you need it most, providing financial assistance…

Welfare Plan Changes Effective 1/1/2023

Read more about the recent Plan changes, access the Fund Office Benefit Seminar slides, and more.

SMART Sheet Metal Disaster Relief

In the unfortunate event that members are impacted by natural disaster, SMART provides both sheet metal and transportation members with assistance to help see them through difficult times.

Job Bank

If you are a SMART sheet metal member who is out of work and willing to travel to the jurisdiction of other local unions to work, contact the Union Office to learn about current opportunities. Currently the demand across the United States is high.

SASMI-Work Boots

February 1, 2023 At SASMI, we've got your back... and your feet, too! Now you can get a pair of USA-made, union-made, work books. Choose your pair of Thorogood or Carolina boots from the SASMI list,…

Are you in a Crisis?

Financial worries, aging parents, job/life stress, health issues - Everyone faces challenges from time to time, with your MAP you don't have to face these things alone.