Member Update

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  Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Resigns

  Apr 22, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will step in as Acting Secretary.

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  CBP Launches Online System To Process Massive Tariff Refunds

  Apr 22, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  The system, known as CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries), is designed to handle what could become one of the largest government refund efforts in U.S. history.

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  Registration for the June Council Meeting Ends Next Week

  Apr 22, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  If you are planning to attend the June Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting on May 31-June 2, 2026, in Quebec City, the deadline to register and book your hotel is April 30!

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  2025 National Pension Fund Annual Funding Notice

  Apr 22, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  This notice provides key details about your multiemployer pension plan, the Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund for the plan year beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025.

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  Read the 2026 Union Labor Costs in Construction Report

  Apr 22, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Examine some of the critical data regarding compensation for union craft workers in the construction industry.

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  Learn More About the BE4ALL Rapid Response Protocol

  Apr 22, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  This tool is intended for use by all parties of the sheet metal industry; local unions, regional councils, contractors, SMACNA chapters and JATCs to help navigate situations of bias and harm that may arise.

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  Take Part in the 2027 BE4ALL Calendar Art Contest

  Apr 22, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  The artwork will be featured in the 2027 BE4ALL Calendar, which is a tool for members, employees and colleagues to learn more about the different cultures and faiths that make up our ever-evolving industry.

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  OSHA National Emphasis Program Updated to Protect Workers from Heat Hazards

  Apr 22, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Agency resources are now being leveraged in new ways, such as focusing inspections and outreach in industries and workplaces where heat stress risks are most likely to occur.

• Join One of the New SMAC Administrative Fund Leadership Clubs

  Apr 15, 2026 |3 min read — Member Update

  SMAC-AF supports the vitally important legislative and policy work going on behind the scenes by our contractor and chapter members.

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  2026 SMACNA Annual Convention Registration Now Open!

  Apr 15, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Join us for four days of cutting-edge education, meaningful networking, and memorable moments at the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria.

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  SMACNA Standards Action 45 Day Public Review

  Apr 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Second edition includes updates aligning with the latest codes and standards governing the design, fabrication, and installation of hoods, ducts, duct enclosures and associated equipment commonly found in commercial kitchen ventilation systems.

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  Looking Back at National Careers in Trades Week

  Apr 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA members were front-and-center in efforts to promote the value of a career in the trades to young people!

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  Registration for the June Council Meeting Ends April 30!

  Apr 15, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  You have two more weeks to register and book your hotel for the meeting that gives you the chance to have your voice heard by peers and SMACNA leadership!

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  Learn more about our SMACNA Featured Members

  Apr 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Take a deeper look into Hermanson, The Hill Group, Cleats Manufacturing and Intech Mechanical!

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  New Chapter Executives Attend Orientation Session at Headquarters

  Apr 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Event provides chapter executives with a comprehensive understanding of SMACNA’s programs, services, activities, and operations.

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  Strategic Planning Facilitator Training for Chapter Executives Wraps Up

  Apr 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Successful program helps Chapter Executives facilitate strategic planning within their chapters or to assist others.

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  Business Management University Graduates are Ready to Lead!

  Apr 15, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  We are proud to recognize the newest graduates of Business Management University (BMU) — leaders who showed up ready to grow and are leaving equipped to make a real difference.

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  Welcome to National Careers in Trades Week!

  Apr 8, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA, SMART, ITI, NECA, MCAA, NEMI, SMOHIT, and the Heavy Metal Summer Experience have come together to celebrate and support this effort to raise awareness about the exciting potential of a career in our industry!

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  SMACNA Annual Convention Registration Opens April 14!

  Apr 8, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Join your fellow SMACNA Members for four days of cutting-edge education, meaningful networking, and memorable moments at the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria.

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  Apply for the SMACNA Safety Awards

  Apr 8, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA members can now apply for the SMACNA Safety Achievement Awards and the SMACNA Safety Innovator of the Year Award!

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