COVID-19 | Insurance and Benefits Update
As you are aware, our area of the country is presently experiencing an outbreak of Coronavirus, known as COVID-19. On March 5th the Washington State Insurance Commissioner mandated that all insured health plans waive co-insurance, copayments, and deductibles that would be applied against the cost of COVID-19 testing. Additional mandates included allowing a one-time early […]
HB 2701 Passed by the State Legislature
On March 7th in Olympia, WA the Senate passed HB 2701 by a unanimous vote and on March 9th, the speaker signed the bill. The bill will now proceed to the Governor’s desk for signing. HB 2710 -2019-20 | WA State Legislature Details Pictured is Assistant Business Manager Lance Deyette and Business Representative Steve Musser […]
Protecting the Right to Organize
Right now, Congress has a critical opportunity to strengthen workers’ rights. Lawmakers, in 2019, introduced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, H.R. 2474, which would give millions of America’s worker’s additional protections to organize and negotiate for better pay and benefits, and a voice on the job. The U.S. House of Representatives will […]
Headless Mumby Brewing Company
SMART Local 66 Signs 1st Brewery We are proud to announce that SMART Local 66 has officially signed up its 1st brewery, the Headless Mumby Brewing Company, located in Olympia WA. It's well known that the occasional tin bender may enjoy a craft beer from time to time, but there is a deeper connection to [...]
SMART Army Baby Items Donation Drive
SMART Army Baby Items Donation Drive… Donations will be accepted until December 15th.
SMART Army Annual Toy Drive
Join the SMART Army for its annual Toy Drive… Donations will be accepted until December 11th.
Things Your Employer Cannot Do!
Remember… You Have Rights Any of the acts listed in this article constitutes a violation. If your employer does any of these things, make a note of it, including names of those involved, time, place, etc. AND REPORT SUCH INCIDENTS TO YOUR UNION. Here’s The Law | Your Protection “Section 8(a) It shall be unfair […]
Benefits of Union Membership
Why Unionize? While workers in the United States have minimum rights under the National Labor Relations Act, a union collective agreement builds on those rights, adds additional rights, and just as important gives you the means to enforce them. From salary and benefits to protection against bad employers, there are numerous ways organizing a union […]
When Your Workplace is Being Organized
Promises, Promises… Sort out the truth from the lies, the facts from the fiction, and protect yourself from being taken for a company propaganda ride. Don’t kid yourself. No one is more interested in labor unions than the boss—especially when he gets wind of his employees’ starting any kind of unionizing campaign. His interest is […]
Veterans Day Airsoft Tournament
Sheet Metal Workers Local | Operations Veterans Day Airsoft Tournament Join SMART Local 66 brothers, sisters, friends, and family as we compete in a tournament to support our Veterans. 8 teams of 5 will compete to see who is the Ultimate Airsoft Sheet Metal Warrior. Prizes to be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. When: […]
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