Paul Pimentel

A native of Rhode Island, Paul Pimentel is the head of communications for the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART).  

Paul has worked in the labor movement for more than 20 years, starting out as a researcher then International Organizer for LIUNA in 1995.  

He went on to help found the Laborers Mid Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition (MAROC) for that union. In his position with SMART, Paul manages advocacy and strategic campaigns such as the Union’s member driven grassroots organization known as the SMART Army, produces the SMART Journal and other in-house publications, produces and executes digital campaigns for the union and handles and generates media inquiries, as well as various other activities.  

Paul holds a BA in Political Science from American University in Washington, DC.