“It is one of the characteristics of a free and democratic nation that it have free and independent labor unions.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt
Membership Meetings
SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH • 6PM
1211 Wiley Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Local 263 is affiliated with SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers. The International Union serves 216,000 members. Local 263 serves more than 200 trained journeypersons in eastern and central Iowa.
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Member Resources
Learn about the benefits of becoming a member of Local 263!
Apprenticeship Program
The apprenticeship program combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction!
Contractor Directory
Get in contact with local union and production contractors!
Miracle League Field Sponsorship
The Vision Prospect Meadows Sports Complex Along with hosting visitors, area youth - including under-served children Prospect Meadows will also have expanded options for enjoying the game that teaches valuable lifelong lessons. Prospect Meadows is especially...
OSHA Establishes Plan To Keep Workers Safe From COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced an interim enforcement response plan for the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 Update From Joe Sellers
SMART General President Joseph Sellers updates members on the Union’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic with resources and information for members to use