Sheet Metal Workers
Basic Information
Locals and Other Affiliated Organizations
| Union | Unit Name/Location | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Workers Council | Mid-Western States Production Wkrs / Long Island City, NY | 14,380 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Council | North Central States / Maplewood, MN | 10,000 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Council | Michigan/indiana States / Parma, OH | 9,485 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 | San Ramon, CA | 8,642 |
| Sheet Metal Workers District Council | Southeast / Birmingham, AL | 6,630 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 105 | Glendora, CA | 5,597 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 | New York, NY | 4,384 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 | Hillside, IL | 4,340 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 | Maplewood, MN | 4,302 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 18 | Waukesha, WI | 4,291 |
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Year Covered: 2013 • Last Updated: August 22nd, 2014
Financial Information
Basic Financials
| Total Assets | $137,085,819 |
| Total Liabilities | $106,575,408 |
| Total Income | $132,343,447 |
| Total Spent | $125,764,584 |
Total Assets Trend
Assets (Change from previous report)
| Cash | $31,164,810 (+26.8%) |
| Accounts Receivable | $4,913,018 (-22.9%) |
| Investments | $93,785,298 (+2.5%) |
| Fixed Assets | $1,116,978 (+2.5%) |
| Treasury Securities | $3,217,362 (+20.5%) |
| Other Assets | $2,692,028 (-4.1%) |
| Loans Receivable | $196,325 (-32.5%) |
Liabilities
| Loans Payable | $0 |
| Accounts Payable | $4,579,250 |
| Other Liabilities | $101,996,158 |
| Mortgages | $0 |
Income
| Dues | $0 |
| Per Person Tax | $63,042,656 |
| Investments | $5,467,434 |
| Supplies | $168,549 |
| Loan Repayment | $129,512 |
| Interest | $2,049,558 |
| Dividends | $327,179 |
| Rents | $13,900 |
| Fees and Fines | $1,716,884 |
| Loans Obtained | $0 |
| Other Receipts | $8,835,961 |
| Affiliates | $31,125,706 |
| Members | $19,466,108 |
| Reinvestments | $0 |
| All Others | $442,597 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2013 • Last Updated: August 22nd, 2014
Spending
Spending Overview
Spending Breakdown
| Representational | $18,278,806 (14.53%) |
| Political Activities and Lobbying | $1,622,673 (1.29%) |
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | $422,331 (0.34%) |
| General Overhead | $17,059,368 (13.56%) |
| Union Administration | $6,385,054 (5.08%) |
| Strike Benefits | $278,826 (0.22%) |
| To Union Officers | $2,291,822 (1.82%) |
| To Union Employees | $16,335,690 (12.99%) |
| Education | $0 (0.00%) |
| Fees | $0 (0.00%) |
Search All Spending
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2013 • Last Updated: August 22nd, 2014
Membership
Membership Trend
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 148,378 |
| 2003 | 140,641 |
| 2004 | 144,480 |
| 2005 | 148,806 |
| 2006 | 149,149 |
| 2007 | 150,740 |
| 2008 | 152,530 |
| 2009 | 144,826 |
| 2010 | 139,390 |
| 2011 | 135,943 |
| 2012 | 134,335 |
| 2013 | 202,960 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2013 • Last Updated: August 22nd, 2014
Leaders & Salaries
Top Ten Highest Paid Leaders
| Name | Title | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| $967,547 | ||
| JOSEPH NIGRO | GENERAL PRESIDENT | $460,395 |
| JOSEPH SELLERS | GENERAL SECRETARY-TREASUR | $445,726 |
| MALCOM FUTHEY | TD - PRESIDENT | $407,320 |
| JOHN PREVISICH | PRESIDENT - TRANSPORTATIO | $313,825 |
| GREGORY HALE | FIELD SUPVERISOR | $257,656 |
| RICHARD MCCLEES | CHIEF OF STAFF | $256,046 |
| JAMES STEM JR | VICE PRESIDENT - TD | $245,846 |
| JAMES JACKSON | DIRECTOR | $238,717 |
| BONNIE MORR | VICE PRESIDENT - TD | $238,670 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2013 • Last Updated: August 22nd, 2014
Political Spending
Federal Election Donations, by Party
Political Action Committees
| Political Action Committee | Total Contributed |
|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Workers Union | $16,853,187 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Union | $110,138 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 33 | $4,710 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 28 | $2,500 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 25 | $2,000 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 19 | $1,500 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 137 | $1,350 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 19 | $700 |
527 Spending
A union's 527 committee makes contributions to political candidates and other organizations for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an election. Unlike Political Action Committees, which are strictly regulated by the Federal Election Commission, 527s are regulated by the IRS. These committees are often considered a form of "soft money."
| 527 Committee | Total Spent |
|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Workers Union | $8,134,578 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 36 | $1,447,244 |
Source: Internal Revenue Service by way of the Center for Responsive Politics
Last Updated: March 1st, 2011
Lobbying
Federal Lobbying
Lobbying Expenditures Trend
Major Issues
| Issue | Total Spent Lobbying |
|---|---|
| Education | $180,000 |
| Energy & Nuclear Power | $180,000 |
| Accounting | $165,000 |
| Labor, Antitrust & Workplace | $160,000 |
| Health Issues | $120,000 |
| Immigration | $120,000 |
| Government Issues | $120,000 |
| Disaster & Emergency Planning | $80,000 |
| Transportation | $60,000 |
| Railroads | $60,000 |
Lobbying Groups
| Client | Total Spent Lobbying |
|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Workers Union | $1,775,000 |
Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Last Updated: December 12th, 2013
Crime, Corruption & Racketeering
The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) conducts investigations to determine if violations of the Labor-Management Relations and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) provisions have occurred.
Investigations are initiated based on various sources such as complaints from union members; information developed by OLMS as a result of reviewing reports filed; information developed during an OLMS audit of a union’s books and records; and information obtained from other government agencies. Investigations may involve civil matters (such as an election of union officers) or criminal matters (such as embezzlement of union funds).
Corruption and Embezzlement Charges
| Type of Criminal Activity | Number of Incidents |
|---|---|
| criminal charges | 24 |
| embezzlement charges | 18 |
| Guilty Pleas | 25 |
| Indictments | 7 |
| Officials Sentenced | 15 |
Some incidents may be accounted for in multiple categories.
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Last Updated: June 29th, 2014
Financial Audits
The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) has responsibility under the Labor-Management Relations and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) to conduct audits to determine if unions are complying with the law.
OLMS uses a streamlined audit approach called the Compliance Audit Program (CAP) to audit local unions which utilizes specialized records review and investigative techniques to verify LMRDA compliance.
| Local | Date | View Audit |
|---|---|---|
| SMW Local 71 | 06/24/13 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 312 | 06/29/12 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 66 | 06/28/12 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 139 | 09/30/11 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 267 | 07/29/11 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 165 | 04/18/11 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local | 03/31/11 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 18 | 11/17/10 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 38 | 10/25/10 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 58 | 07/07/10 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 268 | 04/29/10 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 177 | 10/05/09 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 399 | 02/06/08 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 3 | 12/14/05 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 202 | 10/19/05 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 33 | 03/29/05 | Full Audit Text |
| SMW Local 433 | 01/04/05 | Full Audit Text |
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Last Updated: January 26th, 2014
Pensions
Pensions Linked to the Union
| Pension Name/Sponsor | Members | Funding Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Workers' National Pension Fund Bd of Trustees Sheet Metal Workers' National Pension Fund | 135,302 | 56.8 |
Source: Internal Revenue Service.
Union Decertifications
Recent Decertification Petitions
| Case Number | Name/Union | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|
| 27-RD-01237 | Seader Custom Metal Works Sheetmetal Workers, Local #9 | |
| 08-RD-02195 | Fireplaces 'n' Fixin's, Inc. Sheet Metal Workers International Association of Northern Ohio Local No. 33 | |
| 04-RD-02178 | L.E.D. Electrical and Mechanical Contractors, LLC Sheet Metal Workers International Union Local 19, AFL-CIO | |
| 27-RD-01233 | Klimate Heating & Cooling Local 103 Sheet Metal Workers | |
| 16-RD-01601 | Flexmaster U.S.A. Inc. Local Union No. 54 of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association | |
| 18-RD-02681 | Genz/Ryan Plumbing & Heating Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 10 | |
| 21-RD-02862 | Alliance Mechanical Heating and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Local Union 105 | |
| 04-RD-02173 | L&H Signs, Inc. Sbheet Metal Workers International Association Local 19 | |
| 04-RD-02170 | L&H Signs, Inc. Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local 19 | |
| 09-RD-02186 | Beckley Mechanical, Inc. Sheet Metal Workers Local #33 |
Source: National Labor Relations Board
Case Activity Tracking System
Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Allegations
Unionized employees, business owners, managers, and others often bring labor law charges against unions. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) oversees the porcess of determining if the union violated the National Labor Relations Act.
Please note that a single case may fall into multiple allegation categories.
Source: National Labor Relations Board; Case Activity Tracking System
Recent Strikes
| Employer/Location | Union | Days on Strike | Employees on Strike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway National Ronkonkoma, NY | SMWIA Local 137 | 193 | 6 |
| Standex Adp Snappy Detroit Lakes, MN | SMW Local 10 | 0 | 108 |
| Sign Companies GRP A (11) Philadelphia, PA | SMW Local 19 | 27 | 200 |
| Midland Heating & Air Conditioning Minneapolis, MN | SMW Local 10 | 107 | 25 |
| Bernard Dalsin Manufacturing Co Farmington, MN | SMW Local 10 | 6 | 40 |
| Simpson Strong Tie Inc Stockton, CA | SMWIA Local 162 | 8 | 280 |
| Golden Plastics Corporation Oakland, CA | SMWIA Local 162 | 29 | 12 |
| Foremost Duct, LLC Farmington, MI | SMW Local 80 | 2 | 34 |
| BOSIO METAL SPECIALTIES NORTH WALES, PA | SMW Local 194 | 7 | 13 |