The Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association (SMWIA) serves to protect and raise the living standards of 150,000 skilled men and women
read moreThe SMWIA strives to establish and maintain desirable working conditions for its members through their employers. Doing so provides them that measure of comfort, happiness, and security to which every member is entitled to in return for his or her highly trained and skilled labour.
| 473 Journeyperson | Rates May 1st 2024 |
|---|---|
| $/HR | $47.77 |
| VAC PAY | $4.78 |
| H&W | $4.68 |
| PENSION | $5.76 |
| TOTAL PACKAGE | $66.65 |
When our workers decided to switch from CLAC to Local 473, we were nervous about making the change. Local 473 made the transition very smooth. Business Manager, Mark Hall has been a great partner in helping us to secure work and provide workers when needed.
We recently switched unions from CLAC to the Sheet Metal Union 473. We were getting nowhere in our negotiations and felt like we hit a brick wall, so we decided to call Patrick Gordon and get all the info about 473. After listening to him and Mark Hall, it was a no brainer to make the switch. Better pension, benefits and wages. It was really hard to turn them down. Now after one year of being in 473, I wish we would have made the call years earlier.
Find answers to frequently asked questions
NO. All correspondence is kept strictly confidential.
Your privacy is protected by law.
NO. Only the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) will view the cards.
The cards are required by the OLRB as proof of intersest in joining the Union.
The benefits of membership are granted by the OLRB when they are able to confirm that the wishes of the majority of the employees supports becoming SMWIA members.
NO. You can stay with the company. Things that will change for the better include wages, benefits, and pension.
You’ll also be entitled to union representation on issues- if you choose.