View the 2025 Bargainers Update!

Latest version contains resources that SMACNA chapters can use during the collective bargaining process.

As SMACNA Chapters enter the bargaining process with their union partners, it is critical that they are equipped with the necessary tools and resources needed to foster a smooth and productive negotiation. SMACNA’s 2025 Bargainers Update houses various resources that SMACNA Chapters can utilize during these discussions. These include materials to familiarize individuals with the collective bargaining process, previous settlements, costing studies, National Pension Fund information and more. This reference guide is meant to help you better understand the labor environment and negotiate with union counterparts in a collaborative fashion.

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