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6/23/25
The 2025 Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference will be a momentous occasion for tradeswomen worldwide when it convenes in Chicago, IL from September 19-21.
Local 28 will be sponsoring members that are randomly selected and who must be in good standing (dues paid current). Please note that the selected members will be reimbursed for allowable expenses (Hotel, airfare, meals) up to $1,000.00.
If you are interested in attending the Conference, please email Dana Soehngen at [email protected]. Please include NABTU-TWBN in the subject line and leave your full name, IA#, phone # and email address in the body NO LATER THAN JUNE 30th ,2025.
The 2025 Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference will be a momentous occasion for tradeswomen worldwide when it convenes in Chicago, IL from September 19-21.
Local 28 will be sponsoring members that are randomly selected and who must be in good standing (dues paid current). Please note that the selected members will be reimbursed for allowable expenses (Hotel, airfare, meals) up to $1,000.00.
If you are interested in attending the Conference, please email Dana Soehngen at [email protected]. Please include NABTU-TWBN in the subject line and leave your full name, IA#, phone # and email address in the body NO LATER THAN JUNE 30th ,2025.
6/14/25
Congratulations to our newly elected union leaders!
We wish you strength and success in representing our members.
To those who ran but weren’t elected—thank you. Stay active. Engaged members make us stronger.
And thank you to everyone who voted.
Your voice is power. Our union’s future is in your hands.
Congratulations to our newly elected union leaders!
We wish you strength and success in representing our members.
To those who ran but weren’t elected—thank you. Stay active. Engaged members make us stronger.
And thank you to everyone who voted.
Your voice is power. Our union’s future is in your hands.
5/19/25
We are pleased to announce the TABB Supervisor Training has officially launched and is available online through the NEMI website. This essential training module is a key step in advancing professional development and maintaining the highest standards in our industry.
To receive access to the training, please follow the steps below:
We are pleased to announce the TABB Supervisor Training has officially launched and is available online through the NEMI website. This essential training module is a key step in advancing professional development and maintaining the highest standards in our industry.
To receive access to the training, please follow the steps below:
- Go to www.icbcertified.org.
- Login to website or apply for a new account (upper right corner).
- Click on “apply” for new certification.
- Click “apply” next to the TABB Supervisor Certification.
- Complete the application in its entirety.
- Once your application is approved, you will receive an email with directions and the access code for the training module.
1/17/25
Child Care Help is on the way!
SMART (Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with TOOTRiS, a leading provider of on-demand childcare services. This initiative makes SMART the first building trades union in the United States to offer nationwide childcare benefits to its members.
Starting February 1, 2025, local 28 will provide members with premium access to affordable childcare options. This benefit aims to support working families, especially apprentices and young families, by addressing the significant barrier of childcare costs and availability.
For more information click HERE.
Child Care Help is on the way!
SMART (Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with TOOTRiS, a leading provider of on-demand childcare services. This initiative makes SMART the first building trades union in the United States to offer nationwide childcare benefits to its members.
Starting February 1, 2025, local 28 will provide members with premium access to affordable childcare options. This benefit aims to support working families, especially apprentices and young families, by addressing the significant barrier of childcare costs and availability.
For more information click HERE.
1/6/2025
RENEW YOUR SITE SAFETY TRAINING CARDS (SST)
If your SST Card is due to expire within 1 year, you are eligible for Refresher Training. Please see the NYC DOB Notice for your options. If you have any questions please contact the school 718-297-5570
RENEW YOUR SITE SAFETY TRAINING CARDS (SST)
If your SST Card is due to expire within 1 year, you are eligible for Refresher Training. Please see the NYC DOB Notice for your options. If you have any questions please contact the school 718-297-5570
10/29/22
Urgent Message Regarding your Hospital/Medical insurance ID cards!!! Go to our Members Only page for details HERE. Please share with your Sisters and Brothers.
Urgent Message Regarding your Hospital/Medical insurance ID cards!!! Go to our Members Only page for details HERE. Please share with your Sisters and Brothers.
3/1/22
ITI Business Development was developed to help union sheet metal workers who are considering going into business for themselves, to prepare for the challenges involved in becoming SMART union contractors. Because planning is an essential part of running a business or a project, ITI Business Development introduces participants to the tools they need to plan for successful business ownership from carefully choosing a business name, to hiring and keeping the right people, to bidding accurately, to keeping track of cash flow and more.
For more information click HERE
ITI Business Development was developed to help union sheet metal workers who are considering going into business for themselves, to prepare for the challenges involved in becoming SMART union contractors. Because planning is an essential part of running a business or a project, ITI Business Development introduces participants to the tools they need to plan for successful business ownership from carefully choosing a business name, to hiring and keeping the right people, to bidding accurately, to keeping track of cash flow and more.
For more information click HERE
Download our new APP
GET THE FREE APP by clicking on the picture above.
Local 28 will be automatically favorited and followed. Also be sure to enable notifications and location.
We remind you that a union is only as strong as its members. To achieve this goal, we have decided to use this App as a tool for communication between leadership and its members. Sharing information amongst our members is strongly encouraged. This tool will be a pathway for us to be a stronger union. |
TROUBLESHOOTING:
*If you are not getting notifications but you DO HAVE THE APP, then click on the "checkmark" button on the lower left corner, type smart28 in the ALL ABOARD CODE, hit enter. *Members can turn on notifications and manage how they'd like to receive them under Settings on their phones. On an Apple phone, They should go to Settings, select Union Strong, go to Notifications, and Allow Notifications. On an Android, the process is a little different. Tap Settings, then Apps & Notifications, then tap Union Strong, and manage from there. |