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SHEET METAL TRAINING FACILITY

If you are interested in a career as a Sheet Metal Worker Contact Bob at 314-371-2800  ext 31

Local 36 Membership Benefits
 

  • Local 36 hourly pay is higher.

                         As of  3 / 01 / 2005

                    Sheet Metal Worker

                         Apprentice starting salary is $15.25

                         Journeyman salary is $32.89

                    HVAC Residential Service

                          Apprentice starting wage is $13.45

                          Journeyman wage is $28.43

  • Local 36 wages are higher for women and minorities.

 

  • Local 36 workers have better health and welfare benefits.

                        Open access PPO  (HealthLink)

                        Vision

                        Dental

                        Prescriptions

                        Mental health

                        Substance abuse program

  • Local 36 workers have better retirement benefits

                        International Sheet Metal Workers pension program

                        Local 36 Sheet Metal Workers pension program

                        401(k) Prudential Securities participation (vested from day one)

  • Local 36 workers are more productive.

                        Increased productivity stems from:

                              Continuous education and training

                              Hands on training working with skilled journeyman craftsmen

                              Access and Knowledge of over 117 years of standards and integrity

                              Diversified knowledge from working in an industry that has many careers options

  • Local 36 workers have greater job stability

                        Local 36 Members have the benefit of not having to find and interview for jobs.

                        Local 36 Members are paid the same hourly wage regardless of employer

                        Local 36 members retain their health and welfare benefits regardless of employer

  • Workers of all ages belong to unions.

                         The average Local 36 Sheet Metal Worker apprentice age is 30, married and 2 children

  • Union members work together for mutual protection and benefits.

 

 

Workers have basic rights.

 Freedom to join a union is one of the most important rights. What does being a union member mean?

  • Being a union member can improve your life.

             A larger disposable income can increase your families standard of living and promote savings.

  • Being union means protecting your family.

              Health insurance and a higher income go a long way in preventing economic catastrophe

  • Being union means enjoying the "union advantage"- working under a collectively-bargained agreement that brings bigger paychecks, better health and retirement benefits, more secure jobs, and a better future for your family.

 

  • Being union means having a voice on the job and in the union, increased workplace productivity, safe working conditions, and living wage standards that benefit your community.

     

    Make the right choice for you and your family!

    Contact local 36's Organizing department today

    314-314-2800 ext 31

    All calls are private and confidential