SMART Local 23

10/15/2026

Explore a career in the sheet metal trade with SMART Local 23! From fabricating and installing HVAC systems to architectural metalwork, this hands-on field offers opportunities to learn a skilled trade, take pride in your work, and help build your community.

Whether you’re finishing school or ready for a career change, discover where the sheet metal trade can take you!

Build skills. Build a career. Build your future.

https://aklocal23.org

10/01/2026

Exciting News! Ketchikan Shipyard Workers employed by JAG have made their voice heard by winning their election to be recognized as a bargaining-unit represented by SMART Local #23. Congratulations to these workers and we encourage the community to continue to support them moving forward in their efforts for a fair contract!

09/30/2026

Our members are the backbone of the skilled trades because they’re highly trained, dependable, and prepared to take on any project. Becoming a signatory contractor means gaining access to this talented pool of professionals who bring expertise, professionalism, and dedication to every job.

Partner with Sheet Metal Workers Local 23 Alaska and see why working with our members makes all the difference!

https://aklocal23.org

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

The members of Sheet Metal Workers Local 23 Alaska are true experts in their trade. Through extensive training, hands-on experience, and a commitment to excellence, they bring professionalism, precision, and pride to every project.

From sheet metal and HVAC to architectural metalwork and fabrication, our members are dedicated to building a strong future for the skilled trades and serving their communities with integrity.

Experience the SMART Union Advantage!

https://www.aklocal23.org/contractor-advantage

09/07/2026

... Today, we recognize the dedication and achievements of workers everywhere. Labor Day is more than just a day off - it's a tribute to the strength and unity of unions that have paved the way for fair working conditions and rights for all!

08/25/2026

The 2026–2027 SMART International Scholarship application period opens September 1! Scholarships are available to eligible active union members, covered employees, and their dependent spouses or children under age 25 who are enrolled or accepted as full-time students at an accredited college or university.

Awards include multi-year scholarships of up to $6,000 per year, along with several one-year scholarships. Applications will be accepted from September 1 through February 15.

08/11/2026

Looking for skilled, reliable sheet metal professionals for your next project? Become a signatory contractor with Sheet Metal Workers Local 23 Alaska and gain access to highly trained union talent ready to deliver quality workmanship, safety, and expertise.

Build your team with the best in the trade!

https://www.aklocal23.org/contractor-advantage

07/21/2026

Build your business with skilled and dependable sheet metal professionals you can trust!

When you become a signatory contractor with Sheet Metal Workers Local 23 Alaska, you gain access to a skilled workforce committed to completing high-quality work safely and on schedule. From HVAC and architectural sheet metal to a wide range of specialty projects, our members bring the experience and dedication your business can count on.

Let’s build something better together!

https://www.aklocal23.org/contractor-advantage

07/10/2026

https://abadidea.org/2026/07/08/99-6-million-for-jag-ketchikan-nothing-for-jag-workers/

JAG Ketchikan was recently awarded a $99.6 million project by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). It is great news for JAG and its Georgia-based President. But what about the l…