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Comprehensive Union benefits built for long-term stability, security, and growth.

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Wage Rates For Wisconsin

Competitive wages that reflect your skill and training

Your work matters—and your pay should reflect that. SMART18 offers structured wage rates across Wisconsin that reward experience and advancement. As you build your skills, your earning potential grows right along with you, giving you a clear path toward a strong, stable career.

Consistency You Can Count On

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Our agreements create structure that keeps projects moving

A strong job starts with a strong foundation. Our collective bargaining agreements lay it all out—how workers are hired, how jobs are performed and how safety is prioritized every step of the way. It’s about creating better worksites for everyone involved, with clear expectations and protections that keep projects moving and people protected.

Work SMART. Stand Together.

Members Rights

We’ve got your back—plain and simple.

At SMART18, your rights are backed by the strength of the Union. From fair treatment to safe working conditions, you have clear protections and real support every step of the way. When challenges come up, you’re not facing them alone—you’re standing with a Union that looks out for its own.

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Contractual Benefits

Benefit Plan Administration of Wisconsin, Inc.
Providing administration and consultation services to health, pension, 401(k), vacation, and training funds.

Sheet Metal Workers National Pension Fund
The National Pension Fund has been certified in the Green Zone as of January 1, 2022.

Milliman
Secure login to view your pension and benefit details.

SASMI
Income support during periods of reduced work.

ITI International Training Institute
Discover lifelong sheet metal career through ITI-affiliated centers’ high-quality training.

NEMI National Energy Management Institute
NEMI partners with various entities nationwide to enhance safety in schools, hospitals, and commercial buildings.

SMOHIT
Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust.

Benefits + Discounts

Member Only Benefits

The National Coalition of Labor is a 501(c)(5) non-profit organization that was created to help Unions pool cooperatively to purchase top-tier benefits for their members at the lowest cost possible.

Union Plus Benefits
SMART members are automatically eligible for Union Plus benefits and discounts.

SMART Member Benefits Discount Marketplace
Money saving offers and product and service deals.

SMART18 Scholarships
Education assistance for children or spouses of union members.

Tootris
Exclusive child care benefits for SMART members.

Wisconsin Vision
Independently owned optical company in Wisconsin

The Union Boot Pro
In recoginition of their support for American Made products. The BootPros offers rewards to trade union members.

Carhartt
Mayfair Collection offers Union Members 15% off regular in-store items and 10% off the Fire Resistant Line.

Red Wing Shoes
Local 18 Members receive a 10% discount.