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Supplemental Pension Plan Annual Funding Notice

by SMW17 | April 6, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

We're here to help you make informed decisions about your retirement. The Supplemental Pension Plan's Annual Funding Notice provides key information on the funding status of our plan and its value. Review the Annual Funding Notice here: https://bit.ly/2Vdyge6

SASMI March Application Update

by SMW17 | April 4, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

If you missed SASMI's March application period, you can apply by emailing Russell Bartash (rbartash@smw17boston.org) with the following information: Name IA Number Displacement Date Employer Employer Contact Information Please note that you must be in current status...

COVID-19 Resources

by SMW17 | March 17, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND DISPLACEMENT RESOURCES (UI AND SASMI) If you are applying for unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, follow these key tips to receive quick and reliable benefits: Apply online. State-run call centers and offices are closed or...

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Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 is a building trade union representing more than 2,700 skilled and licensed workers throughout Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. We stand together as the most highly trained professionals in the industry, bringing top safety standards and quality to every project.

Local 17 was formed in 1896 so that men and women working in the sheet metal industry could bargain collectively for better work standards. Today, our members enjoy dignified contracts, industry-leading wages and healthcare, and a sound pension plan they can count on after retirement.

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