“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

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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!

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Apprenticeship Program 

The apprenticeship program combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction!

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Contractor Directory

Get in contact with local union and production contractors!

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SMART APP

Our SMART International Association has updated our SMART app. Go to your APP store and download the “SMART Union” app for free. Customize your page t you by entering the last four digits of your SS# and your IA member number. The App has links to the SMART podcast,...