Gary Beerbower, Eric Haynes, Jason Hutton, Adam Masters, Alicia Mijares, Christopher Ruch, Vince Sugrue, Keith Sylva, Adrian Avila, Tom Trayer, Emmanuel Zendejas, Josh Vallis, Casey Van Den Heuvel, Brian Werner
DISTRICT 2
BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES
Steve Alarcon, Bob Kuks, Steve Hinson, Liz Sutton, Corey Van Rys, Jeremy Ures
LOCAL 104 EXECUTIVE BOARD
Steven Burnett, Jose Cortez, Brad De Young, Dustin Dietz, Jesus Huerta, Mitchell Koch, Mike Lopez Jr., Keith Mansfield, Joe Parra, Eric Priest, Zach Risley, Connie Rivera, Ruben Velasquez, Nate Vennarucci, Peter Weston,
LOCAL 104 TRUSTEES
Ron Boehm, Alyson Hansen, Nate Jordan, Celio Melo, Ian Smith
2026 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE
General Membership meetings begin at 5:30 pm
*April 16, 2026- Livermore*
Remote meeting in Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay
May 21, 2026- Livermore
Remote meeting in Castroville, Manteca, North Bay, Ventura
*June 18, 2026- Livermore*
Remote meeting in Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay
July 16, 2026- Livermore
Remote meeting in Manteca, North Bay, South Bay, Ventura
August 20, 2026- Livermore
Remote meeting in Castroville, Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, West Bay
*September 17, 2026- Livermore*
Remote meeting in Manteca, North Bay, South Bay, Ventura
October 15, 2026- Livermore
Remote meeting in Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay
*November 19, 2026- Livermore*
Remote meeting in Castroville, Fresno, Manteca, North Bay, Ventura
December 17, 2026- Livermore
Remote meeting in Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay
General Membership meetings will all be held in Livermore and can be attended from the remote locations listed each month pursuant to the SMW Local Union No. 104 Remote Participation Policy and Procedures.
Please note, the Fresno location has been removed from the meeting schedule for the months of May, July, and September.
*Supplemental Pension meetings start at 4:00 pm on designated dates and are held via Zoom at all meeting locations, excluding District 3*
SHEET METAL WORKERS’ UNION
New Training Center in Nipomo
With JR Barto
15
Retired Business Representatives
Campaign For Jobs
Our members giving back to the community
2026 Holiday Schedule
Friday, April 3, 2026
Good Friday (District 1, District 3, Sacramento, Redding, Fresno, Stockton)
Monday, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day (All Districts)
Friday, July 3, 2026
Independence Day (Observed) (All Districts)
Friday, September 4, 2026
Friday before Labor Day (District 2)
Monday, September 7, 2026
Labor Day (All Districts)
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Veterans Day (All Districts)
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Thanksgiving Day (All Districts)
Friday, November 27, 2026 Day after Thanksgiving (All Districts)
Friday, December 25, 2026
Christmas Day (All Districts)
Monday, December 28, 2026 Day after Christmas (Observed) (District 1)
Anthony Urbina, Dominic Torreano, Matt Richard
Business Manager's Report
Rick Werner President/Business Manager
Free Insurance for Active Members
Have you predesignated your primary care physician (PCP) with your employer? As so few members have taken the time to ensure that they are properly cared for in the event of an on-the-job injury, the chances are that you have not. You should know that if you are injured on the job and have not predesignated your PCP, you will be under the care of a doctor designated by the employer’s workers’ compensation policy, or ADR policy for 30 days after an injury. Especially depending on the severity of an injury, it is important to be aware that if you have predesignated your PCP, your PCP will be making decisions that are in your best interest during the 30day period following an injury.
As stated on the Predesignation of Personal Physician form:
In the event you sustain an injury or illness related to your employment, you may be treated for such injury or illness by your personal medical doctor (M.D.), doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) or medical group if:
• on the date of your work injury you have health care coverage for injuries or illnesses that are not work related;
• the doctor is your regular physician, who shall be either a physician who has limited his or her practice of medicine to general practice or who is a board-certified or board-eligible internist, pediatrician, obstetrician-gynecologist, or family practitioner, and has previously directed your medical treatment, and retains your medical records;
• your “personal physician” may be a medical group if it is a single corporation or partnership composed of licensed doctors of medicine or osteopathy, which operates an integrated multispecialty medical group providing comprehensive medical services predominantly for nonoccupational illnesses and injuries;
• prior to the injury your doctor agrees to treat you for work injuries or illnesses;
• prior to the injury you provided your employer the following in writing: (1) notice that you want your personal doctor to treat you for a work-related injury or illness, and (2) your personal doctor’s name and business address. You may use this form to notify your employer if you wish to have your personal medical doctor or a doctor of osteopathic medicine treat you for a work-related injury or illness and the above requirements are met.
If you seek medical care for an illness/injury that you believe to be work-related, you are to immediately inform your supervisor, who will give you a
Workers’ Compensation Claim Form (form DWC-1), and notify your personal/regular physician that you were injured on the job.
Since your employer is to be notified in writing prior to an on-the-job injury that you want to be treated by your personal physician, if you change employers, you need to provide your new employer with a Predesignation of Personal Physician form. Should your personal physician change, you would need to provide your employer and new physician with an updated Predesignation of Personal Physician form.
Please, take the time to predesignate your physician; it costs you nothing but a little time and can save you so much in terms of care.
You can obtain a copy of the Predesignation of Personal Physician form by visiting the link below, scanning the QR Code, or by contacting your area dispatch office.
Link to form:
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/FORMS/DWCForm_9783.pdf
In Loving Memory of Mary Mammini
For our members who either know, or know of retired President/Business Manager Robert Mammini, it saddens me deeply to tell you that on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Mary, his wife of more than 64 years passed away. Those of us who have had the privilege of knowing Bob hold him in the highest esteem, not only for his accomplishments professionally, but also personally. As President/Business Manager, Bob was a powerhouse. Let me impart just a little history: Early on in his career as President/ Business Manager, Bob, with Mary’s support, leveraged their personal residence to enable Local 104 to purchase its own building in San Francisco. Mary always supported Bob and Local 104’s membership 110%.
If you would, please keep Bob and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time; and do not ever forget that the reason we enjoy this quality of life is solely due to the dedication of sacrifices others have made.
The Financial Secretary's Report
Mike Nesbitt Financial Secretary-Treasurer/ Recording Secretary
Staying Focused on the Work Ahead
During President Donald Trump’s second term, several federal initiatives and publicly funded developments that had been expected to move forward including several clean energy and infrastructure projects have been paused, scaled back, or cancelled altogether as a result of fluctuating federal priorities. When major projects are halted or funding is withdrawn, it directly reduces the pipeline of work that union construction workers rely on for steady employment and job stability.
As your Financial Secretary-Treasurer, maintaining a strong and consistent position for work hours is critical not only for employment opportunities, but also for the continued health of our benefit funds, training programs, and the ability to support our members regardless of economic or political changes.
The delay or cancellation of major projects have ripple effects throughout the construction industry. Sheet metal workers have played an essential role in major construction and infrastructure projects, particularly in the installation of HVAC systems, ventilation, and architectural sheet metal. These systems keep buildings operating safely and efficiently, from hospitals and schools to factories and public facilities. The specialized skills of a sheet metal worker remain in high demand across a wide range of sectors. Your Local Union No. 104 leadership closely monitors new projects as they move through the planning and development stages, while continuing to advocate for policies that promote meaningful investment in infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy projects that create quality union jobs.
Our country’s investment in infrastructure, energy development, and manufacturing projects remains vital to sustaining strong unions. These projects support stable, middle-class livelihoods and contribute directly to the pension, health, and training programs that our members and their families rely upon. Supporting these projects means supporting skilled workers, strong local economies, and the long-term future of our trade. The strength of our union has always been rooted in the skill and professionalism of our membership. Despite changing political and economic conditions, our training programs, solidarity, and pride in our craft continue to set union sheet metal workers apart.
Moving forward, our focus remains clear: advocating for policies that support good union jobs, maintaining the financial strength of our organization, and ensuring that opportunities remain available for both today’s members and the next generation entering our trade.
In solidarity,
Mike Nesbitt
SMW Local Union No. 104 2026 Budget
The 2026 Local Union No. 104 budget was presented at the November 20, 2025 General Membership meeting. The comprehensive lined item budget was explained in detail and the budget was passed unanimously. I would like to thank all of those who assisted my office with the preparations and projections and a special thanks to my staff accountant, Christina, for all her hard work on this annual project. I would also like to thank the membership for your continued support and confidence you bestow upon me as your Financial Secretary-Treasurer.
A Change to Local 104 Office Hours
Effective March 2, 2026, office hours for all Local 104 offices have been updated to better serve our membership and improve accessibility to staff and services across the region. The North Bay, East Bay, West Bay, South Bay, Monterey Bay Area, Fresno, Sacramento, Manteca, and Ventura offices will now operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Members are encouraged to plan visits, calls, and appointments during these hours to ensure staff availability and timely support.
Lunch time hours may vary, for additional information please contact your local dispatch office.
North Bay Office - (707) 763-6676
East Bay Office - (510) 895-8660
West Bay Office - (415) 621-2930
South Bay Office - (408) 263-7905
Monterey Bay Area Office - (831) 633-3585
Sacramento Office - (916) 922-1133
Fresno Office - (559) 255-0455
Manteca Office - (209) 939-9375
Ventura Office - (805) 658-0053
2026 Robert G. Mammini SMW Local Union No. 104
Scholarship Applications
Applications for the 2026 Robert G. Mammini SMW Local Union No. 104 Scholarship Trust Fund are now available. To be eligible, members must be or have been employed under an agreement that includes a provision for contributions to the Scholarship Fund. Since its inception, the Union has awarded more than $8.9 million in scholarships to members and their legal dependents.
The Robert G. Mammini SMW Local Union No. 104
SMW LOCAL UNION No. 104 SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND
Scholarship Trust Fund currently offers three (3) scholarship opportunities: the Merit Scholarship, valued at $9,000; the Mechanical Engineering Scholarship, a $25,000 award and the Graduate/Advanced Degree Scholarship, a $50,000 award, each of which may be awarded to one recipient per year. Members interested in applying should contact the Financial Secretary-Treasurer/Recording Secretary’s office.
ROBERT G . MAMMINI
MEMBERSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY, May 30th 2026
Calippe Preserve Golf Course
8500 Clubhouse Dr. Pleasanton, CA 94556
6:15AM - REGISTRATION
7:30AM - SHOTGUN START
1:30PM - BBQ LUNCH, RAFFLE, & AWARDS
PRIZES WILL BE RAFFLED OFF AFTER THE TOURNAMENT $150 PER MEMBER $190 NON MEMBER
*ONLY ONE (1) NON MEMBER PER FOURSOME
If a check is sent for reservations with more than one non-member, the check will be returned
*MEMBER REGISTRATION INCLUDES ONE $5 MEMBERS-ONLY RAFFLE TICKET
Deadline to Register: MAY 15TH, 2026
Starts at 5am on May 16th BBQ and raffle at 4pm
FREE CAMPSITES
(Available from 2pm May 15th - 11am May 18th)
EASTMAN LAKE, ROAD 29, RAYMOND, CA. 93653
CAMPSITE: CODORNIZ SOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND
LOCAL 104 BASS FISHING RULES
1. Must have a Local 104 Sheet Metal Worker present in the boat.
2. Two-person teams; five fish limit
3. All bass shall be 12” minimum.
4. Catch & release is encouraged.
5. Only artificial lures may be used.
6. There will be an 8 oz. deduction per dead fish at weigh-in.
7. Timed tournament, safe light to 2:00 p.m. Contestants late to the 2:00 p.m. check-in will be deducted 8 oz. per minute. Those over 5 minutes late will be disqualified.
8. Contestants must be wearing a life vest at morning blastoff.
9. Live wells/holding devices must be dry upon inspection to prevent infestation of Quagga and Zebra Mussel.
10. No trolling.
11. Winners will be paid out with tournament entry fees, prizes will be paid out to top 4 winners.
12. One Committee Member will have the final say in all matters.
13. In the case of a tie, biggest fish will determine the winner.
-Cost: $50 per Team (CASH ONLY - Payable on the day of event.)
-A $25 Check (made payable to Local 104 Bass Tournament) will reserve your spot for the tournament. Money will be refunded on the day of the event.
- Contact Business Representative Steve Alarcon for more info: (559) 255-0455
Mail Checks and Flyer to: Local 104 Bass Tournament 5410 E. Home Ave. Fresno, CA. 93727
NAME: IA
AMOUNT ENCLOSED:
A major investment in the future of the trade is rising on California’s Central Coast as construction continues on the new Sheet Metal Workers’ Tri-Counties Joint Apprenticeship Training Center in Nipomo. Located at 1220 Professional Parkway, the new facility will serve apprentices and journey-level members throughout District 3, providing a modern space for hands-on training and workforce development in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.
The project is being performed by J.R. Barto Heating, Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal, Inc., a longtime signatory contractor with Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 District 3. Founded in 1987 and based in nearby Santa Maria, J.R. Barto has built a strong reputation across the Tri-Counties for complex commercial, industrial, and residential HVAC and architectural sheet metal projects. The company operates a 10,000 square foot sheet metal fabrication facility, producing ductwork as well as custom architectural metal products including roof systems, flashings, fittings, commercial kitchen hoods, and specialized fabrications for projects ranging from medical facilities to wineries.
NEW TRAINING CENTER IN NIPOMO!
WITH LOCAL 104 CONTRACTOR JR BARTO
Construction on the new training center began in February 2025 and remains underway as of March 2026. The project consists of a 7,200 square foot, two-story building designed to support the next generation of Sheet Metal Workers. The building features architectural sheet metal roof panels, wall panels, custom flashings and trims, and a complete metal roof drainage system. Mechanical systems include three heat pump split systems with both exposed and concealed ductwork, offering future apprentices the opportunity to study real-world installations as part of their training. A second-floor mezzanine houses the building’s air handling equipment and will also function as additional instructional space for apprentice technicians and installers.
From the perspective of the sheet metal crew, the project has already required significant coordination and craftsmanship. To date, Local 104 members have logged more than 3,100 labor hours, covering detailing, layout, fabrication, and field installation. Much of the work has been supported by J.R. Barto’s fabrication team in Santa Maria, where custom components were produced to
meet the project’s architectural and mechanical requirements.
One of the most notable aspects of the project has been the smooth collaboration among all contractors involved. According to the team at J.R. Barto, the job has progressed without major challenges, thanks in large part to the professionalism of the contractors on site and the leadership of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Tri-Counties JATC team.
The project has also provided valuable on-the-job training for apprentices working alongside experienced journeypersons. Leading the field work is Project Foreman Johnny Kuma, supported by journeypersons Eddie Killian and Lou Cossa. Apprentices Dylan Adams, Bijan Laden, and Joshua Fabela have been gaining hands-on experience throughout the installation process, helping ensure the next generation of Local 104 members develops the skills needed to carry the trade forward.
Project Foreman
• Johnny Kuma
Journeypersons
• Eddie Killian
• Lou Cossa
Apprentices (Field)
• Dylan Adams
• Bijan Laden
• Joshua Fabela
Shop Foreman
• Rick Adams
Shop Journeypersons
• Pat Thompson
• Manuel Hernandez
Shop Apprentice
• Eric Hernandez
Behind the scenes, the fabrication team has played a critical role in delivering the precision metal components required for the building. Shop Foreman Rick Adams, along with journeyperson fabricators Pat Thompson and Manuel Hernandez, and apprentice Eric Hernandez have contributed their expertise to the project from J.R. Barto’s Santa Maria shop.
When completed, the Nipomo training center will stand as a lasting investment in Local 104’s commitment to training, craftsmanship, and opportunity for the members of District 3. More than just a building, it will serve as a hub where apprentices learn the skills of the trade, where experienced members continue to sharpen their craft, and where the future of the sheet metal industry in the Tri-Counties will take shape for decades to come.
SHEETMETAL WORKERS
Sheet Metal Retirees of Northern California
President: Art Ramos
Email: akaramos1@sbcglobal.net
Cell: (510) 378-1349
Secretary and Treasurer: Linda LaMarre
Email: lamarre.linda@yahoo.com
Cell: (510) 706-5332
Come and join the Retirees Club. We host field trips, a spring and fall luncheon, and a holiday dinner. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, unless a field trip falls on that date. Members enjoy coffee and doughnuts, conversations with fellow retirees, and chances to win raffle prizes.
April 14, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
10 am to 12 pm
Denny’s 1803 Marina Blvd. San Leandro Club pays
May 12, 2026
Spring Luncheon
$12.00 per person
11 am to 2 pm
Harry’s Hofbrau 14900 E. 14th St. San Leandro
NO MEETINGS
JUNE & JULY
August 11, 2026
BBQ
10 am to 12 pm
West Bay Union Hall
321 El Camino Real So. San Francisco
September 8, 2026
Fall Luncheon
$12.00 per person
11 am to 2 pm
Harry’s Hofbrau 14900 E. 14th St. San Leandro
October 13, 2026
Nomination of Officers
AFL/CIO Center 7750 Pardee Ln. Oakland
November 10, 2026
Election of Officers
AFL/CIO Center 7750 Pardee Ln. Oakland
December 2, 2026
Holiday Dinner
Amount TBD
11 am to 3 pm
Basque Cultural Center 599 Railroad Ave. S. San Francisco
Fresno Retirees Club
Club President Michael Lopez
Phone: (559) 288-8988
Email: Mikelopez44@hotmail.com
New Meeting Location
All Fresno Retirees Club meetings will now be held at: Denny’s Restaurant Herndon and Blackstone 30 East Herndon Avenue Fresno, California 93710
Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of every month.
South Bay Retirees Club
President: Art Campoy
Phone: (408) 630-0347
South Bay Retirees would like to recognize Larry Farro, South Bay Retired Member for 76 years as a member of Local 104. 1950-2026. 92 years young!
The Stockton Retiree Club
President: Roy Perez - (209) 471-5930
Club Meetings
The Stockton Retirees Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for breakfast/lunch get togethers at 11am at West Lane Bowl-3900 West lane, Stockton Ca..
There is no breakfast/lunch meetings during the summer months of June,July and August.
Pictured above, Larry Farro receiving his 70 year pin, awarded in 2020.
Anthony Urbina
West Bay Business Representative
Anthony Urbina began his sheet metal career in September 1988 as a pre -apprentice with Valley Sheet Metal after graduating from El Camino High School. He completed the Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 Apprenticeship Program in 1995 and became a Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker. Anthony went on to serve as a foreperson for signatory Local 104 contractors, including Marelich Mechanical, where he worked on and ran crews for many projects across the Bay Area. Some of the major projects he helped supervise include work at San Francisco International Airport, the GSA Federal Building in San Francisco, El Camino Hospital, various school projects, and various Kaiser Hospital facilities.
Anthony served 12 years on the Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 Executive Board before being elected Business Representative in 2012, representing San Francisco and later San Mateo County. Over his 36 year career, he also served as a trustee, delegate, committee member, and executive board member on numerous benefit plans, building trades councils, and labor organizations, always focused on improving the quality of life for Local 104 members and their families.
Anthony retired on January 1, 2026. In retirement, he looks forward to vacationing with his wife and family, tackling home projects such as kitchen and bathroom remodels, yard maintenance, gardening, painting, and general upkeep. He plans to stay active with mountain biking, skating, wake surfing, running, hiking, kickboxing, and exercising, while also spending more time playing his bass guitar, jamming with friends, writing music, and hopefully performing live. He is also looking forward to relaxing, reading good books, enjoying great food, and focusing on staying healthy and enjoying life as much as possible.
Dominic Torreano
South Bay Business Representative
Dominic Torreano began his career with Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 in 1987, following two older brothers into the trade directly out of high school. He worked his way through the apprenticeship to journeyman and later foreman, spending 14 years in the field building strong experience in the sheet metal industry.
In 2001, Dominic became an organizer for Local 104 and in 2015 was appointed Business Representative, first serving Monterey and later the San Jose area beginning in 2018. A member in good standing for more than 38 years, he also served the broader labor movement as First Vice Chair of the Santa Clara and San Benito Counties Building and Construction Trades Council.
After nearly four decades of service to the trade and the labor movement, Dominic proudly retired on January 1, 2026.
Matt Richard
Production Representative
Matt Richard began his apprenticeship with Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 in 1995 having worked as a Pre Apprentice and also as an AC Specialist prior to being indentured. As an apprentice, Matt rotated through various shops getting to work in several aspects of the sheet metal trade, turning out in 1999. Matt transferred to Local 162 (prior to the merger) in 2007.
While working as a foreman at ACCO of Sacramento, Matt was encouraged by Former Business Reps Armando Guerrero and Randy Young to apply for the Union organizer position. Matt was chosen and was appointed in November 2009.
With Matt’s potential and dedication, in 2014 he was appointed, then elected, to serve as the Modesto Business Representative. In 2019, he was transferred to the Production Business Representative role by President/Business Manager Rick Werner. Matt would also be appointed to serve on several boards and committees, including the San Joaquin and Stanislaus Building Trades Councils, the Local 104 Pension & Supplemental Pension Plans, and both the Sacramento and Modesto JATCs.
Matt recently moved to Sebastopol with his wife, Michele. Matt plans on fully enjoying his retirement by spending time at the beach, hiking, traveling and occasionally getting in some “good trouble”.
Recent Retirees
David Affleck
Marilou A. Affleck
Israel N. Aguirre
Jeremy P. Anderson
Howard G. Armstrong
James M. Berntsen
Barry L. Brill
James Brown
Richard A. Brown
William Brown
Craig J. Bucini
Woodrow E. Curtis
William D. Davis
Steven A. De Leon
Khai D. Do, Jr.
Edgar A. Duran
Kenneth Fraumeni
George G. Graham
Ronald H. Green
Andrew T. Griffin
Scott E. Griffin
Kelly Guillot
Darrell Herron
Don Hickey
Jeff Hosford
Victor Larson
Joseph Mariani
Moises G. Melano
Glenn Mizzi
Jeff Morgan
Gary Mueller
Sean Neckritz
Jeff R. Neumann
Chuong Nguyen
Richard G. Parker
Scott A. Pence
Matthew Richard Oscar Rivas
Edward Sanchez
Roberto Sanchez
Phillip A. Shashurin
Donald P. Smith
William N. Snyder
Phillip P. Sualua, Jr.
Timothy J. Sugrue
Susan M. Supnick
Perry Tan
Dominic Torreano
Anthony P. Urbina
James Whalen
Tracy W. Woodruff
David R. Wray
Protecting Vallejo Residents
In early February, Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 members in the North Bay partnered with Rebuilding Together Solano County to install 94 smoke alarms and 30 carbon monoxide detectors in the homes of disabled, senior, and veteran residents at a low income mobile home park in Vallejo.
Rebuilding Together Solano County fills a pressing need in our communities, as the rising cost of living and shrinking social service budgets have left many of our most vulnerable neighbors without the most basic necessities, a warm, safe, and dry home. This effort reflects Local 104 members’ deep commitment to safety, not only on the jobsite but throughout the communities where we live and work. By volunteering their time and skills, our members helped ensure these residents have critical life saving protection in their homes, continuing the tradition of union members stepping up to keep their communities safe.
CFJ Raffle Winners!
SMW Local 104 held it’s annual CFJ raffle at the February General Membership meeting. Local 104 members are eligible for the raffle based on participation in CFJ actions. Local 104 members receive 1 raffle entry to the $500 raffle for each of the first two CFJ actions they participate in each year. Members then receive 1 entry to the $750 raffle for the third and fourth CFJ action they participate in the year. If they continue to participate, members will receive 1 entry to the grand prize $2,000 raffle for the fifth CFJ action, and 1 entry for every additional CFJ action they participate in for the remainder of the year.
$500 Winners - Miguel Espindola, Luiz F. Vargas, Alexander Alvarez
$750 Winners - Angel Torres Jimenez, David A. Rohrkemper, Justin R. O’Donnoghue
$2000 Winner - Anthony Cao
Spreading Some Holiday Cheer
This holiday season, members of Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 once again showed what solidarity and community service look like. From Fresno area members supporting a holiday gift giveaway in Biola with VFW Post 5845 and turkey giveaways in Fresno, to Sacramento apprentices volunteering their time to box toys and food for 483 families across Yuba and Sutter Counties, Local 104 members stepped up to make a real difference for families during the holidays. In the South Bay, our members provided crowd control and community services at the Santa Clara Christmas Parade. In the East Bay, members partnered with Food for Thought of Contra Costa County to pack 720 boxes of food for families whose children rely on school meals when school is out, and in Modesto, Local 104 members joined fellow building trades unions to support the Trades United for Kids toy drive at Purpose Built.
These efforts were just a few of the many events supported by the Campaign for Jobs (CFJ) program and Local 104 volunteers across the state this holiday season. Time and again, our members show that being Union means showing up for the communities where we live and work. Thank you to every Local 104 member who volunteered, donated, and gave their time to help others during the holidays. Your commitment truly reflects the spirit and values of our Union.
The fight that built us, continues...
In today’s challenging political climate, Local 104 is working harder than ever to ensure that our political engagement is responsible, strategic, and focused on delivering real results for our members. Our advocacy isn’t about partisanship, it’s about protecting working hours, growing our union, safeguarding pensions, and confronting the skyrocketing cost of healthcare that impacts every one of our families. By building relationships and advancing thoughtful policies at the local and state levels, we are making sure that working people remain at the center of the conversation and that our members see tangible outcomes on the job.
At the local level, we have been actively securing strong Project Labor Agreements with both private developers and public municipalities. Recently in Oakland, we successfully helped pass a first-in-the-state ordinance requiring that smoke dampers be inspected by certified technicians, a commonsense public safety measure that also ensures this critical life-safety work is performed by properly trained professionals, such as our Local 104 members. At the state level, we are advancing and supporting legislation to expand skilled and trained workforce requirements, strength-
Retiree
ening existing provisions, protecting local labor standards, and ensuring that when state funding is invested in construction and infrastructure, strong labor standards come with it. Taxpayer dollars should always support highroad employers and skilled Union labor.
All of this progress depends on sustained political strength. Those of you reading this, including the retirees who helped build Local 104 into what it is today, know that the wages, pensions, and healthcare benefits we enjoy were not handed to us; they were won through solidarity and sustained engagement. The same commitment is needed now to protect pensions, defend healthcare, and secure future work hours for the next generation. A strong and well-funded PAC is essential to that fight. If you’re a retiree and believe in protecting the standards you worked so hard to establish and to ensure Local 104 remains strong for decades to come, please consider making a contribution by submitting the form below and standing with us once again.
For questions about the legislative or political work going on in the Union – or – to get involved in the CFJ, please call my cell at 925.487.1194.
Thank you!
Vince Sugrue SMW 104, State Legislative Director
Monthly Contribution to Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local Union No. 104’s PAC
(Please fill out the form below, cut it out and send it to SMART Local Union No. 104 c/o Recording Secretary/Financial Secretary-Treasurer’s office at 3232 Constitution Dr Livermore, CA 94551)
AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRIBUTION FROM MY NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PENSION TO THE SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS (SMART) LOCAL UNION NO. 104 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SMART-PAC)
I hereby authorize the below amount to be deducted monthly from my Northern California Pension and deposited in the SMART Local Union No. 104 PAC account. I understand this contribution will start being deducted the following month after submitting this authorization to SMART Local Union No. 104’s Recording Secretary/Financial Secretary-Treasurer’s office at 3232 Constitution Dr Livermore, CA 94551. I also understand that I can revoke this authorization at any time by submitting a “Revocation of Contribution” form to the above mentioned. ____$5 ____$10 ____$25 $ ______________ Custom Amount
Authorized Signature
Name (Please Print): IA Number:
The Work Picture
THESE HANDS BUILD UNION
NORTH BAY:
Counties Covered: Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Trinity
JMS Mechanical
Lakeport Parkside Apartments, Lakeport - HVAC | Meridian Apartments, Petaluma - HVAC | Tamalpais High School, Mill Valley –HVAC
Engineering &Tech Bld, Pleasant Hill - HVAC | Kaiser Data Center, Napa - HVAC | Kaiser RCH Interventional Suite LC, Richmond - HVAC | Petaluma Mob 2 Unit Replacement, Petaluma - HVAC | QVMC Pharmacy Upgrade, NapaHVAC | RCU Ukiah Branch, Ukiah - HVAC(PLA ) | Santa Rosa Hearn Hub, Santa Rosa - HVAC | Sonoma County Morgue, Lab, Santa RosaHVAC | Sutter -18 E Fulton, Santa Rosa - HVAC | UC Davis, Davis - HVAC
Simpson Sheet Metal
Calistoga Hills Villas, Calistoga - HVAC | Healdsburg Boys And Girls Club, Healdsburg - HVAC | Red Car Winery, Sebastopol - HVAC | Redwood High School Fine Arts, Larkspur - HVAC | Summer Oaks, Sonoma - HVAC | Vacaville Central Kitchen, Vacaville - HVAC
Bay City Mechanical 1515 S. Vanness, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | 1687 Market, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | 2970 16th st, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | 3300 Mission, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | 395 3rd st, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | 750 Golden Gate, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | 967 Mission, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | Buena Vista Horace Mann, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | China Town Public Health, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | District Wide Student Housing, San Mateo - HVAC(PLA ) | International School, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | James Denman Middle School, San FranciscoHVAC(PLA ) | McKinnion, San Francisco - HVAC | SFFD, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | SFPUC, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | St. Paul Terrace, San Francisco – HVAC
Broadway Mechanical 1123 Sutter, San Francisco - HVAC | Indian Basin, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | SF Cargo, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA )
ane Gas Leak Detection, SFO - HVAC(PLA ) | Millbrae Admin Ph2, Millbrae - HVAC(PLA ) | SFO ITB P2 Arrivals, SFO - HVAC(PLA ) | SFO T1 Police Station, SFO - HVAC(PLA ) | SFO T3 MOD, SFO - HVAC(PLA ) | SFO Westfield Garage, SFO - HVAC(PLA ) | WW-645R Westside Pump Station, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | WW647R BIOSOLIDS DFP #610, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | WW-742 Southeast WPCP, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | WW-750 SEP-7 OEM Buildings, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | WW755 Sunnydale PS Improvements, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | WW-767 Booster Station Interim Improv, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | ZSFG Bldg 5, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA )
Mauck Sheet Metal
Buena Vista Horace Mann Elementary, San Francisco - ASM, EJ’s, Metal Panels | Saint Vincent de Paul School - Play Yard, San Francisco - ASM and EJ’s(PLA ) | UCSF Parnassus - Central Campus Site Improvements, San Francisco - ASM and EJ’s(PLA ) | UCSF Parnassus - Fire Suppression House, San Francisco - ASM(PLA ) | Zuckerberg SF General Hospital, San Francisco - ASM and EJ’s(PLA )
Pioneer Roofing
Japan Town, San Francisco - ASM(PLA )
Southland Industries
ACAT 259, South San Francisco - HVAC | ACAT 269, South San Francisco - HVAC | Gilead 335, Foster City - HVAC | Mission Bernal Campus Care, San Francisco - HVAC | Proton Therapy, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | SFO T3 West, South San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | Sutter Mission Bernal Bi-Plane, San Francisco - HVAC | UCSF Parnassus, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | Sutter 1100 Van Ness head and neck, San Francisco - HVAC | VNGC Beds, San Francisco - HVAC
SOUTH BAY:
Counties Covered: Santa Clara
ACCO Engineered Bloom Energy Tower 3, San Jose - HVAC | FOXCON, Sunnyvale - HVAC | GOOGLE SJC, San Jose - HVAC | INTEL, Santa Clara - HVAC | INTUIT MTV4, Mountain Veiw - HVAC | MTV 20 Studio, Mountain Veiw - HVAC | Netflix 5 Buildings, Los Gatos - HVAC | NVIDIA Cobalt, Sunnyvale - HVAC | NVIDIA Comstock, Santa Clara - HVAC | NVIDIA Starbase, San Jose -
HVAC | STACK SVY 06, San Jose - HVAC(PLA ) | Valley Coyote Water Plant, Morgan Hill – HVAC
Bay City Mechanical
A16Z, Menlo Park - HVAC(PLA ) | Advantest, San Jose - HVAC | FUHSD Robotics, Cupertino - HVAC(PLA ) | Greene Middle school, San Jose - HVAC(PLA ) | Lynbrook Makerspace, San Jose - HVAC(PLA ) | PG&E, Cupertino - HVAC
Paragon Mechanical
300 Pasteur Controls Upgrade, Stanford - HVAC | Applied Material Parking Garage, Sunnyvale - HVAC | Bldg. 74 & 75, SunnyvaleHVAC | Elmwood Correction Facility, Milpitas - HVAC | Elmwood Correction Facility A/C Unit Replacement, Milpitas - HVAC | Google EM-36, Palo Alto - HVAC | Google Huff MTV-B45-48, Mountain View - ASM | Infinera Phase #3 Tool Install, San Jose - HVAC | Lockheed Bldg. 158 Propulsion Lab, Sunnyvale - HVAC | PSI Quantum, Milpitas - HVAC | Service Lab Remodel, San Jose - HVAC | Shoreline Boathouse & Bistro, Mountain View - ASM(PLA ) | SJECCD M&O Shops Building, San Jose - ASM(PLA ) | T.I. Improvements, Palo Alto - HVAC
Southland Industries
Google Geneva, San Jose - HVAC | NDA Data Center, Santa Clara - HVAC | NDA Data Center, San Jose - HVAC | NDA Data Center, San Jose - HVAC | Sutter East campus MOB, Santa Clara - HVAC | Sutter Hospital, Santa Clara - HVAC | Sutter West Campus MOB, Santa Clara – HVAC Therma LLC
495 Google Java, Sunnyvale - HVAC | AMAT Paragon Project, Sunnyvale - HVAC | El Camino Rehab Hospital, Sunnyvale - HVAC / ASM | Equinix SV18 Ph2, San Jose - HVAC / ASM | Fortinet Bldg C, Santa Clara - HVAC | Intel The Cub, Santa Clara - HVAC | NTT Research, Sunnyvale - HVAC | SK Hynix, San Jose – HVAC
West Coast ASM
1312 El Paseo-Bldg 1 and 2, San Jose - ASM | 525 N Capitol, San Jose - ASM | Alchemy, San Jose - ASM | Apple Fitness Repair, CupertinoASM | Arista, Santa Clara - ASM | Berchman’s Hall, San Jose - ASM | Campbell Police, Campbell - ASM | Ellis St. Improvements, Mountain view - ASM | FUHSD Lynbrook HS, San Jose - ASM | Google MTV Campus Site, Mountain view - ASM | Google MTV: Expansion, Mountain View - ASM | Google San Jose Cloud, San Jose - ASM | KLA B3N, Milpitas - ASM | MUSD
Innovation Campus Inc 3, Milpitas - ASM | Paragon, Sunnyvale - ASM | SCVMC Bldg M - Cafe Relocation, San Jose - ASM | Stevens Creek Lincoln, San Jose - ASM
MONTEREY BAY:
Counties Covered: Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz
Airtec Service
Capitola Community Center, Capitola - HVAC | Driscoll, Watsonville - HVAC | Janus, Watsonville - HVAC | Salud Para La Gente, Watsonville - HVAC | Si Se Puede, Watsonville - HVAC | Watsonville Hospital, Watsonville – HVAC
Geo H Wilson
Creekside Elementary School, Salinas - HVAC | CSUMB Gavilan Hall Housing, SeasideHVAC | Fort Ord Campground, Marina - HVAC | Local 104 Training Center, Castroville - HVAC | MPC Photo Lab, Monterey - ASM | Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust, Watsonville - HVAC | Sherwood Rec. Center, SalinasHVAC | SLVUSD, Boulder Creek - HVAC | UCSC Elena Baskin Visual Arts Photo Lab, Santa Cruz - ASM | UCSC Sinsheimer Labs, Santa Cruz – HVAC | Westside Research Park UCSAC Bldg C BSL Teaching & Remote Lab, Santa Cruz – HVAC TAB
KT Mechanical
5007 Scotts Valley Drive Office Building TI, Scotts Valley – HVAC TAB | DHMF AHU Replacement, Santa Cruz - HVAC | DHMF Generator HVAC, Santa Cruz - HVAC | Harvey West Studios, Santa Cruz - HVAC, ASM | Pure Water Soquel, Santa Cruz - HVAC, ASM | Ressurrection Church, Aptos - HVAC, ASM | Sutter Freedom, Watsonville – HVAC
Val’s Plumbing & Heating
29 Bishop-Pajaro Mansion & Tower Restoration, Pajaro - HVAC, ASM | Alisal HS New 2-story Classroom Bldg, Salinas - HVAC, ASM, Mtl Roof | CHOMP Linear Accelerator Replacement, Monterey - HVAC | Monterey Courthouse RF-1 VFD Replacement, Monterey - HVAC, TAB | Rancho San Juan Music Room Bldg, Salinas - HVAC, ASM | San Juan School - Campus Replacement, San Juan Bautista - HVAC, ASM | Soledad Workforce Housing, Soledad - HVAC, ASM | SVH Angio & Cath Lab Remodel, Salinas - HVAC | Wisk Aero Phase 1, Hollister – HVAC
Beale AFB Hangar, Beale AFB - HVAC | Cal Trans Buildings A & B, Sacramento - HVAC | Capital Annex, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA ) | Nippon Shokken Plant, West Sacramento - HVAC | Roseville Sutter, Roseville - HVAC | USDA R&D Building - HVAC | USPS Royal Oaks, Sacramento - HVAC
Airco Mechanical
Colusa County Jail, Colusa - HVAC | DGS Unruh Building, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA ) | Kaiser Railyards MOB, Sacramento - HVAC | Kaiser Ralyards HSB, Sacramento - HVAC | OE3 Training Facility, Rancho Murrieta - HVAC | Quincy CHP Facility, Quincy - HVAC | UC Davis CUP Expansion, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA ) | UC Davis Health Folsom MOB, FolsomHVAC | UCDH OR Modernization, Sacramento - HVAC
Control Air
Kaiser Railyards Hospital, SacramentoHVAC(PLA )
Frank Booth
Enloe Cancer Center, Chico - HVAC | Kaiser Roseville, Roseville - HVAC | Segundo Hall UCD, Davis - HVAC
Intech Mechanical
ARC Natomas Center Lab Building, Natomas - HVAC | El Dorado Ambulatory Center, Diamond Springs - HVAC | Glen County Behavioral Health Center, Orland - HVAC | Kaiser South Infrastructure Upgrades, Sacramento - HVAC | One Community Health Care Center, Sacramento - HVAC | Sierra College New Student Housing, Roseville - HVAC | Sutter Arden Primary Care Center, Sacramento - HVAC
Fresno Yosemite International Terminal Expansion, Fresno - TAB(PLA ) | Kaiser MOB, Fresno - TAB | Lindsay Unified School District CALShape, Lindsay - TAB | Porterville Unified School District Cal-Shape Project, Porterville - TAB | Terry Bradley Educational Center, Clovis - TAB | Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera - TAB
Air Control Balancing Inc.
Fresno Yosemite International Terminal Expansion, Fresno - TAB(PLA ) | Kaiser MOB, Fresno - TAB | Lindsay Unified School District CAL Shape, Lindsay - TAB | Porterville Unified School District Cal-Shape project, Porterville - TAB | Terry Bradley Educational Center, Clovis - TAB | Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera – TAB
J Boone Mechanical City Of Fresno Hydrogen Bus Gas Detection, Fresno - HVAC(PLA ) | Fresno High Cafeteria, Fresno - HVAC | New Bus Maintenance Facility, Tulare – HVAC
Lawson Mechanical Fresno
Canyon Creek Elementary School, Madera - HVAC | Fresno Air Terminal Expansion, Fresno - HVAC(PLA ) | Kaiser ER Epaction, Fresno - HVAC | North Fork Rancheria Mono Casino And Hotel, Madera - HVAC(PLA ) | Terry Bradly Educational Center CUSD Phase 2,3, & 6, Clovis - HVAC | UA-246 Training Center Addition, Fresno – HVAC
New England Sheet Metal and Mechanical
Ahwahnee Middle School Gym, FresnoHVAC | FCC book Store, Fresno - HVAC | FCC Forum, Fresno - HVAC | Fresno City College Forum Hall Reno, Fresno - HVAC | Neuro Science Bld CMCC, Fresno - HVAC / ASM | Roosevelt Elementary School Café HVAC, Fresno - HVAC | Sanger High School Educational Center Phase-3, Sanger - ASM
Strategic Mechanical City Of Fresno Phase #3 WWTP, Fresno - HVAC(PLA ) | Clovis Unified SD HVAC Changeout Multiple Sites, Clovis - HVAC | Department of Public Health, Fresno - HVAC | Fire station #12, Fresno - HVAC(PLA ) | Fresno State Science building (CSUF), Fresno - HVAC | Heritage Bld Mental Health, Fresno - HVAC | JLCC Merced Jail, Merced - HVAC | King Husein K-8, Madera - HVAC | Madera South HS HVAC, Madera - HVAC | Sanger Unified Phase -3 HVAC, Sanger - HVAC | Terry Bradley High School Phase # 5 & #7, Clovis - HVAC | Valley State Prison, Chowchilla - HVAC
TRI-COUNTIES
Tri-Counties Counties Covered: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura
ACCO Engineering Systems
Harbor Freight, Camarillo - HVAC | UCSB San Benito Student Housing, Santa Barbara –HVAC
ACH Mechanical
Moorpark City Library, Moorpark – HVAC
Air Design Solutions
Santa Paula Police Station, Santa Paula –HVAC
Air Systems Services & Construction
UCSB Library-Mechanical Improvements, Santa Barbara – HVAC
Best Contracting
Cal Poly SLO-Student Housing, San Luis Obispo - ASM | Santa Barbara County Probation, Santa Barbara - HVAC | Santa Barbara Police Station, Santa Barbara - ASM(PLA ) | UCSB San Benito Student Housing, Santa Barbara – ASM
Dahl A/C
VAFB VTS, Lompoc – HVAC
J.R. Barto Heating A/C & Sheet Metal
Battles Elementary School, Santa MariaHVAC | Los Osos Middle School, Los Osos - HVAC | Pacheco Middle School, Redding - HVAC | Pacific Beach High School, Los Osos - HVAC | San Luis Obispo Cancer Center, San Luis Obispo - HVAC | Tribute Hotel, Santa Barbara – HVAC
JMA Mechanical
Cuesta College NCC Instructional Building, San Luis Obispo - HVAC | Space X PPF Expansion, Lompoc – HVAC
Mesa Energy Systems
City of Solvang, Solvang - HVAC | CTE M&O Building, Santa Maria - HVAC | Santa Barbara Police Station, Santa Barbara - HVAC(PLA ) | Santa Barbara Probation, Santa BarbaraHVAC(PLA )
Pan Pacific
AMGEN, Thousand Oaks - HVAC | French Hospital, San Luis Obispo - HVAC | Los Robles Hospital, Thousand Oaks – HVAC
Reed Mechanical Systems
Del Sol High School Phase 4, OxnardHVAC(PLA ) | El Capitan State Beach, Santa Barbara - HVAC | Kellogg Elementary School, Goleta – HVAC
RSAnalysis
Pismo Beach Fire Station, Pismo Beach –TABB
Smith MEP
Cal Poly SLO Presidential Office, OxnardHVAC | Cal Poly SLO Student Housing, San Luis Obispo - HVAC | Cal Poly TOCA Pacer, San Luis Obispo - HVAC | El Camino Elementary School, Santa Barbara - HVAC | Foothill Elementary School, Santa Barbara - HVAC | Moorpark College Fountain Hall, Moorpark - HVAC | Ritchen Elementary School, Oxnard - HVAC | UCSB Bio Science, Santa Barbara –HVAC
Western Allied Corp.
Newbury Park High School, Newbury ParkHVAC
Local 104 members at Control Air working on the Stockton VA campus in French Camp where Phase 2 is well underway. Control Air is finishing up the Engineering and Logistics Support Building (ELB) and working diligently on the campus Community Living Center.
Alejandro M. Acosta
Armando Victor Acosta
Charles Oliver Alcayaga
John Francis Alcayaga
Angelo Javier Alcazar
Diego Ambriz-Jaimes
Dareiz C. Ansley
Alan Baez
Trevor John Baker
Matthew James Bartholomew
Joseph R. Bass
Robert Richard Bellefeuille
Adrian Eliseo Bermudez
Austin Lee Braunberger
Matthew Jacob Campos Cole Michael Canen
Jeremy Lee Carone
Todd Comiski
Dyami Connell
Michael Karl Danberg
David Durinick
Alex Filippi
Jeremiah Keith Foster
Sakay Sumayan Garcia
Tarah Lyn Grams
Devon Cade Gress
Juan Jose Guitron-Toro
Ethan Michael Haines
Sam John Hannon Nathan Hanscom
Tristan Haynes Arnoldo Fuentes Hernandez
Jose Carlos Herrera
Conor P. Hickey
Ivan Hidalgo
Steven K. Horner Jared Hunt
Gustavo Francisco Iniguez Joshua Logan Lappin
Inacio Larios Ramirez
Jihobanny Josue Lopez
Chris
Horacio Miramontes
Michael Everett Mitchell Jr.
Jacob Steven Moody-Marinelli
William Joseph Morin
Mitchell Morones
John Moya Joshua Paul Neeson
Robert Andrew Nelson
Justin Randall O’Donnoghue
Zachary C. Olmsted
Orellana Alexander Thomas Ortiz
Ceyda Ozarslan
Robert Anthony Pellegrini
Samuel Carlos Penning
Ethan D. Peterson
Kenneth Leland Petro
Dominic Pettifer
Kyle Alan Pierce-Turley
Angel Quintana Paredes
Isaiah De Vaughn Ray
Shawn Joseph Reilly
Risden
Andrew Roca
Cassidy Amber Rodriguez
Brennan
Josaiah Tafilele
Jonathan Ticas Angel Torres Jimenez
Parker James Totty
Eric Tyler Townsend
Adam Joseph Trujillo
Tommy Truong Tony Truong
Zachary Upton
Vanessa Velasquez
Joseph Peter Vella
Brady Z. Webster
Dylan Michael Wilson
Anthony Michael Wood
Mitchell Young
JATC UPDATES & Announcements
District 1
New Hands On Architectural Wall Panel Course
The Sheet Metal Workers and Bay Area Industry Training Fund recently developed an architectural wall panel installation class at the Livermore Training Facility, utilizing the Livermore training steel structure. This course is a hands on installation of ACM wall panels on the structure and incorporates layout technology using Trimble Total Station in the vertical plane. A student in the course learns OSHA regulations which govern scaffold erection and usage, architectural panel installation, and Trimble Total Station setup/takedown/layout. This course has been developed to train architectural wall panel installation in a real world environment with the use of technology in the installation process and job site safety.
Pictured below: Members training on architectural wall panels at the Livermore Training Center
Stratus Training for Shop and Field Productivity
Training In Stratus Now Available
The Sheet Metal Workers and Bay Area Industry Training Fund is proud to offer training in Stratus for Shop and Field Use at the Livermore Training Facility. Stratus is new software which is used for tracking and data metrics of job productivity. This software attaches to Revit and can be used to give quality metrics of time spent in all phases of a job’s build from detailing, shop fabrication, pre fabrication, hanger assemblies, deliveries, installation and jobsite completion.
This class will be held over 3 evenings, and will cover efficiencies and best practices using Stratus software for tracking productivity. This class is a pilot class built in conjunction with the iTi and will be offered throughout the calendar year. The first class session will be March 24, March 25, and March 26 from 4:30 pm - 7:50 pm. Please contact Nate Vennarucci at NateV@smw104jatc.org if you have interest in this training session, or if you are actively using Stratus and wish to be involved.
Sacramento
JATC Training Center Updates
The Northern California Valley JATC continues to stay busy with training initiatives, competitions, and facility improvements that support both our apprentices and the future of the trade.
Heavy Metal Summer Experience Camp
The JATC will host the Heavy Metal Summer Experience Camp July 14–17 at the training center. The camp will welcome 25 students for a hands-on introduction to the sheet metal trade. Participants will learn about careers in the industry while gaining exposure to tools, fabrication, and basic sheet metal skills under the guidance of instructors and apprentices.
Apprenticeship Competition – March 14
On Saturday, March 14, the Northern California Valley JATC will host its annual Apprenticeship Competition. Apprentices will demonstrate their skills in layout, fabrication, and installation as they compete for the opportunity to represent the program at the Western States Apprenticeship Competition scheduled for July.
TABB Technician Certification Exam
The training center will also host a TABB Performance Exam the weekend of March 14. Ten candidates will be working toward their TABB Technic
cian Certification, demonstrating their knowledge and practical skills in testing, adjusting, and balancing HVAC systems.
Training Center Facility Upgrade
Comfort Air recently completed a major HVAC replacement project at the JATC. The project replaced nine rooftop gas package units with high-efficiency heat pump package units. This upgrade will improve energy efficiency at the training center and aligns with California’s zero-carbon initiatives. In addition to the energy savings, apprentices will benefit from hands-on training opportunities using the new equipment as part of their HVAC curriculum.
Modesto
We are now an accredited Test Facility
The Modesto JATC underwent an audit on February 27, 2026 to become an Accredited Test Facility for its welding program. The audit was conducted by the ITI and was successfully completed. As a result, Modesto JATC Coordinator Mitch Koch, a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), is now authorized to issue American Welding Society (AWS) weld certifications to apprentices and journeypersons at the Modesto JATC.
Revocation of Contribution to Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local Union No. 104’s PAC
(Please fill out the form below, cut it out and send it to SMART Local Union No. 104 c/o Recording Secretary/Financial Secretary-Treasurer’s office at 3232 Constitution Dr Livermore, CA 94551)
REVOCATION OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS (SMART) LOCAL UNION NO. 104 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SMART-PAC)
I hereby revoke my authorization for my employer to deduct my voluntary five cents ($0.05) per hour worked or my monthly Northern California Pension contribution to SMART Local Union No. 104 PAC. I understand this contribution will no longer be deducted not later than one month after submitting this notice to SMART Local Union No. 104’s Recording Secretary/Financial Secretary-Treasurer’s office at 3232 Constitution Dr Livermore, CA 94551
Authorized Signature
Name (Please Print): IA Number:
Dearly Departed
Don Barney
Richard L. Bazurto
Brian Bjork
James M. Bradley
Oscar Dobbs
Jerome Donovan
Leonard H. Fischer
Cipriano Flores
Raymond J. Harts
March 21st - Manteca Union Hall
May 23rd - South Bay JATC - San Jose
July 18th - Sacramento Union Hall Sept 12th - East Bay JATC - Livermore Nov 21st - North Bay Union Hall - Fairfield
