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• Building Trades Wage & Fringe Database

  The Building Trades Wage & Fringe Database tracks benefit information for approximately 100 local areas and helps contractors and chapters compare them more easily.

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• Sheet Metal Settlements

  �鶹��� tracks local settlements within the sheet metal industry as they are reported. Settlement updates for the current and prior year are available.

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• Contract Language Database

  The Contract Language Database allows chapters to search approximately 50 different contract language topics within sheet metal building trade agreements.

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• SMART Code of Excellence

  SMART’s Code of Excellence Program codifies the SMART policies and procedures regarding member conduct while on the jobsite.

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• SMART Constitution

  Revised in Las Vegas, NV at the 2nd SMART General Convention in August 2019, the SMART Constitution and Ritual governs the political structure, function, and operation of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation

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• Rules Governing Use of Cell Phones in the Workplace

  This paper discusses issues employers may face surrounding the implementation of work rules regarding the use of cell phones in the workplace.  Under the National Labor Relations Act, rules governing the use of cell phones and other electronic

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• Residential Wage & Fringe Database

  The Residential Wage & Fringe Database tracks benefit information for approximately 25 local areas. This information can be useful to contractors looking at bidding in areas outside their home local when they may not have the other area’s wage

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• �鶹��� Substance Abuse Testing Guidelines

  The �鶹��� Substance Abuse Testing Guidelines provide an outline for employers to follow when drafting, implementing, and administering drug and alcohol testing policies and employee substance abuse assistance programs, especially in the context of a

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• 2019 Memorandum of Agreement by SMART and Insulators

  On June 1, 2019, SMART (Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Workers) and Insulators (International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers) executed a Memorandum of Agreement establishing the terms and work scope of the

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• Crew Cost Method of Wage Equalization

  In January 2018, �鶹��� and SMART signed a Memorandum of Understanding concerning the "crew-cost method" of wage equalization. The crew-cost method both relieves the administrative burden and challenges often associated with calculating wage e

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• Collective Bargaining Considerations for Monitoring Technology

  This paper provides an overview of the law under the National Labor Relations Act concerning use of technology to monitor employees and employer property. 

  • Collective Bargaining Considerations for Monitoring Technology

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• How the Labels Work

  SMART’s “Label It, Scan It, Report It” phone app uses barcoded labels scanned via a phone app on building trades and production products to convey information on the average crew cost for the fabrication local and the jobsite local.

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• OSHA Announces Final Rule on Employer-Paid Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  On November 15, 2007, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a final rule on employer-paid personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Volunteer with �鶹���

Volunteering is one of the most impactful ways to give back to your association. The time and expertise you share is truly priceless, which is why �鶹��� deeply values the contributions of all its volunteers.