Benefit Announcements

Pre-Retirement Seminar

We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting Pre-Retirement Seminars this April.

No Surprises Act (NSA)

The No Surprises Act (NSA) became effective July 1, 2022 for all eligible participants and their covered dependents of the Welfare Fund. Read the full article for more information.

Welfare Plan - FREE BENEFITS!

Read more about the FREE services available to eligible active members, eligible pre-65 retirees, and their eligible covered dependents.

Procedures for the Collection of Contributions

The Board of Trustees of the SMART Local 265 Fringe Benefit Funds have updated the Procedures for the Collection of Contributions. Read the full article for more information.

OFFICE RELOCATION NOTICE

The entire SMART Local 265 Office will be moving on Friday June 27, 2025 to 3110 Woodcreek Dr, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Welfare Plan Changes Effective 1/1/2023

Read more about the recent Plan changes, access the Fund Office Benefit Seminar slides, and more.

SMART Sheet Metal Disaster Relief

In the unfortunate event that members are impacted by natural disaster, SMART provides both sheet metal and transportation members with assistance to help see them through difficult times.

If you are a SMART sheet metal member who is out of work and willing to travel to the jurisdiction of other local unions to work, contact the Union Office to learn about current opportunities. Currently the demand across the United States is high.

SASMI-Work Boots

February 1, 2023 At SASMI, we've got your back... and your feet, too! Now you can get a pair of USA-made, union-made, work books. Choose your pair of Thorogood or Carolina boots from the SASMI list,…

Are you in a Crisis?

Financial worries, aging parents, job/life stress, health issues - Everyone faces challenges from time to time, with your MAP you don't have to face these things alone.