Sheet Metal Workers Local 1

09/04/2026

https://youtu.be/8ThxDi26p7w
Very cool history for Peoria and Sheet Metal workers Local #1/ Well done Tiffany Thomas (French)

Over A Barrel, the untold story of the Peoria Wh***ey Boom era thro...

09/04/2026

Celebrate Labor Day with us on Monday, Sept. 7! 🎉 Here are all the details for the Peoria and Bloomington parades.

PEORIA
🕤 Line-Up: 9:30 a.m. (Lower Bradley Park)
🚶 Parade Step-Off: 11 a.m.
📍 Find us at Spot #25

BLOOMINGTON
🕤 Line-Up: 9 a.m. (Can start meeting in Miller Park at 8:30 a.m.)
🚶 Parade Step-Off: 10 a.m.

09/01/2026

SAVE THE DATE 🗓️

Join fellow Local 1 members and retirees for our annual Awards Banquet on November 14! This year's event will take place at 1 p.m. Union Hall (840 W. Birchwood St., Morton, IL). A catered meal will be provided. We look forward to celebrating!

08/28/2026

Celebrate Labor Day with us! 🎉

Join us for the Peoria Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 7, as we walk together from Lower Bradley Park to Raber Packing Co.

🕤 Line-Up: 9:30 a.m.
🚶 Parade Step-Off: 11 a.m.
📍 Find us at Spot #25

Stick around afterward for a family-friendly event with food and activities! This year's theme is "Solidarity is Our Strength."

08/18/2026

OSHA 10 TRAINING 🦺

Safety is the foundation of every Local 1 jobsite, which is why the first week of school for our new building trades apprentices includes OSHA 10 training! This course is the building block for a safety-focused mindset.

It's also a requirement for journeypersons on many jobsites, and many general contractors require an OSHA 10 card issued within the last five years.

🗓️ Upcoming Class Dates | August 25, 26 & 27

⏰ Class Time | 7-11:30 a.m each day

*Space is limited and registration is required. Call Bill at 309-682-3141 to sign up!

08/17/2026

AUGUST UNION MEETING CANCELED ❌

Our August union meeting, originally scheduled for 8/18, is CANCELED due to this week's Leadership Conference.

See you all next month!

08/10/2026

☕ The Local 1 Retirees' Club is set to meet at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, August 11 (second Tuesday of every month). See you at the Union Hall!

08/10/2026

"Over A Barrel" At the Peoria Riverfront Museum August 26th Seating is limited.

08/04/2026

Happy National Sheet Metal Day!

Local Union 1's roots run deep. In 1887, Peoria's Robert Kellerstrass helped unite local organizations to form what would become the national sheet metal union, and in 1888 he was elected the International's first General Treasurer. Years later, when the union was reorganized, Kellerstrass drew the coveted Local 1 designation — cementing Peoria's place in sheet metal history.

That legacy continues today. From hospitals and schools to factories, office buildings and homes, our sheet metal workers bring craftsmanship, precision and pride to every job.

Thank you to every apprentice, journeyperson and retiree who has helped shape our trade and strengthen our union. We're proud to celebrate the people who make Local 1 what it is!