“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
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Apprenticeship Program
The apprenticeship program combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction!
Contractor Directory
Get in contact with local union and production contractors!
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
Sheet Metal Industry COVID-19 Guidelines For Essential Workers
If you have been classified as an essential worker, you will be given a letter from your employer stating as such and allowing you to travel to and from work. As an essential worker, please carry your employer letter and these guidelines when traveling to and from the...