“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!
2020 Local 263 Scholarship Awards
The Scholarship committee has decided to award $1,050.00 to each participant, below are the eleven participants that were awarded the annual scholarship for the 2020 school year. Skyler Aldrich Tate Houser Brandon Mantz Jamison Prull Taylor Bell Danielle Mahnke...
Solidarity Ride Check Presentation
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...