The 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 tools and resources to ensure smooth, productive negotiations. SMACNA’s Bargainers Update provides resources that SMACNA Chapters can use 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 designed to help you better understand the labor environment and negotiate with union counterparts collaboratively.
Click here to view the 2026 Bargainers Update.
Feb 11, 2026 — Member Update
Jun 10, 2026 - Keith Sonderling will visit Warminster, PA-based Prime Sheet Metal and the Philadelphia chapter to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
Jun 10, 2026 - This annual event connects national leadership with local chapters. Attendees left with clear steps to help their chapters, such as starting new SMACNA initiatives, sharing best practices, and providing feedback to shape industry priorities.
Jun 10, 2026 - Deadline quickly approaching to recognize a SMACNA Contractor for their efforts to advance both our association and our industry.