SMWIA Local 276 Women’s committee

05/08/2026

SMART Canada offers rewarding career opportunities in sheet metal, roofing, sheeting and decking, welding, gas fitting, air balancing and production. Our union is multidimensional, with a wide range of career paths! Whether you’re starting out or looking to grow your skills, you’ll find strong training, support, and long-term opportunities. Learn more about all the possibilities by visiting our website.

https://www.smart-union.org/canada/

04/29/2026

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04/29/2026

Big news from the Spring Economic Update, and it’s a major win for SMART members!

On the second day of Canada's Building Trades Unions conference, themed “Our Future is Union Made,” this announcement couldn’t be more fitting.

The federal government is investing $6 billion over the next five years to recruit, train, and hire up to 100,000 new Red Seal trades workers by 2030.

Here’s what that means for us:

✔️ Stronger apprenticeship support – wage subsidies for employers to hire and train apprentices
✔️ More money in workers’ pockets – income top-ups while you learn
✔️ One-time bonus for getting certified in a Red Seal trade
✔️ Better mobility support – increased tax deductions for travel and relocation costs

The message is clear: Skilled trades are essential, and union workers are leading the charge

04/28/2026

Today, on the Day of Mourning, SMART Canada remembers and honours the workers who have lost their lives or been injured on the job.

We mourn the dead, fight for the living.

SMART Canada is committed to protecting our members rights and ensuring safe, healthy working environments for everyone. Every worker deserves to return home safely at the end of the day.

Today and every day, we stand united in remembrance, reflection, and action to prevent future tragedies.

04/15/2026

03/25/2026

Our members are speaking out about the value of CBAs: “Labour agreement projects are special because they provide the space for women and other visible minority trades workers to gain experience.... There are easily two to three times more local trades women on this job than I’ve ever seen on any other job I’ve worked.”

Alexandra Robertshaw, a Red Seal Electrician currently working on the new Cowichan Hospital! Take action at https://protectbcjobs.ca/

03/19/2026

https://protectbcjobs.ca/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQoz05leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeytxpdhA8lruh49RIvs6FIaZGmp_7SNjAUGoHHOpOmqtSyzWHMLCdDayDrKw_aem_A05x31ji5D6-ca45fp5Evw

Let’s ensure local British Columbians build BC We are the 50,000 BC tradespeople who build the bridges, hospitals and schools that make our province work. We call on the BC Conservatives to withdraw their legislation to ban Community Benefits and Project Labour Agreements. BC is in the largest pub...

03/17/2026

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Stay safe and enjoy a happy St. Patrick’s Day, sisters and brothers! 🍀

03/09/2026

03/08/2026

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03/06/2026

Tonight's the night: The 2026 Women in Construction Week Zoom happy hour takes place at 7 p.m. Eastern / 4 p.m. Pacific! It's not too late to RSVP. Join us for a night of camaraderie and fun: https://smart-meeting-on.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q_oQrlA3RIyd3TF9d_pfqw #/registration

And remember: Everyone who joins will have a chance to win a scholarship to Tradeswomen Build Nations 2026 in Houston, Texas!