Local 49 Supports Blackstone PNM Acquisition
Backing Investment in Union Built Infrastructure SMART Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 49 has submitted a letter of support to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission regarding Blackstone Infrastructure’s proposed […]
Matthew Allen Drives JATC Transformation
Leading with Skill, Heart and Vision SMART Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 49 is moving training forward with strong leadership, real shop experience, and a clear focus on the future […]
Local 49 Backs Pro Labor Candidates
2026 Endorsements for Members SMART Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 49 has announced its endorsed candidates for the 2026 election cycle. These endorsements are about protecting the issues that matter […]
New Website Strengthens Member Access
Built to Serve. Positioned for Growth. SMART Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 49 has launched a new website and secure member portal built for how our members, contractors, and staff […]
Local 49 Wins Prevailing Wage Fight
New Law Protects Offsite Fabrication Work SMART Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 49 secured a major win for sheet metal workers in April 2025 with the passage of new legislation […]
Local 49 Secures $1.2M for Training
Funds to Support Apprenticeship Training Program SMART Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 49 has been awarded $1.2 million in federal funding to expand advanced training in Testing, Adjusting and Balancing […]
Vince Alvarado – Leadership, Integrity, Service
Third Generation Tradesman Retires Originally published by NEMI. Reprinted with permission. Photo Courtesy of NEMI After more than 45 years in the industry, Vince Alvarado, NEMI director of implementation, is […]
Endorsed Candidates Advance
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Michael P. Ryan — A Lifetime of Leadership and Learning
Sheet Metal of Honor Award Recipient Some individuals shape the trade not only through the work they perform, but through the people they influence along the way. For more than […]
Mike Nuber — Celebrating a Lifetime of Dedication
Sheet Metal of Honor Award Recipient Some careers leave a mark that lasts far beyond the years spent on the job. For Mike Nuber, a man whose professional life has […]
