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Raise Workplace Standards Through Organizing
Joining SMART Local 28 gives workers a stronger voice, better pay, and greater job security. Through collective bargaining, our members gain fair treatment, safer conditions, and the tools to build a better future.
Collective Bargaining Power
Local 28 allows workers to negotiate higher wages, better benefits, and improved working conditions from management and large corporations.
Higher Wages and Better Benefits
Building Trade Union Workers typically earn more and receive better benefits, such as healthcare and retirement plans, compared to non-union and non-Building Trade Union Workers.
Setting Industry Standards
Local 28's contract establishes benchmarks for wages and benefits across our jurisdiction, ensuring fair compensation, quality craftsmanship and the highest safety standards, challenging claims that union labor is too costly and unprofitable.
On-Site Representation
Local 28's members have representatives at the workplace to address safety concerns, jurisdictional matters and to mediate issues with employers.
Access to Training
Local 28 provides a state-of-the-art training facility that offers certifications, safety training, and skill development to advance our members to the highest level in our craft.
Protection Against Discrimination
Under a Local 28 contract, wages are based on job classification and tenure, ensuring fair pay regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or favoritism.
Job Security & Workplace Protections
Local 28's contract helps to prevent unfair layoffs, favoritism, and arbitrary terminations, ensuring a more stable work environment.