Getting Involved
As A Member
Our Local Union offers a variety of ways for members to get involved. Find out below how you can be a part of strengthening this Union.
2025
Holiday Schedule
Friday, April 18
Good Friday
(Districts 1, 3, Fresno/Redding/
Sacramento/Stockton)
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day
(All Districts)
Friday, July 4
Independence Day
(All Districts)
Friday, August 29
Friday before Labor Day
(District 2 only)
Monday, September 1
Labor Day
(All Districts)
Monday, November 10
Day Before Veterans Day
(Fresno ONLY)
Tuesday, November 11
Veterans Day
(Districts 2 and 3)
Thursday, November 27
Thanksgiving Day
(All Districts)
Friday, November 28
Day after Thanksgiving
(All Districts)
Thursday, December 25
Christmas Day
(All Districts)
Friday, December 26
Day after Christmas
(Districts 1 and 2)
2025 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE
February 20, 2025- Livermore* - Remote meetings: Fresno, Manteca, North Bay, South Bay, Ventura
March 20, 2025- Livermore - Remote meetings: Fresno, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, Santa Maria, West Bay
April 17, 2025- Livermore* - Remote meetings: Fresno, Manteca, North Bay, South Bay, Ventura
May 15, 2025- Livermore - Remote meetings: Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay
June 19, 2025- Livermore* - Remote meetings: Fresno, Manteca, Monterey Bay, North Bay, Ventura
July 17, 2025- Livermore - Remote meetings: Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay
August 21, 2025- Livermore - Remote meetings: Fresno, Manteca, North Bay, South Bay, Ventura
September 18, 2025- Livermore* - Remote meetings: Fresno, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, Santa Maria, West Bay
October 16, 2025- Livermore - Remote meetings: Fresno, Manteca, North Bay, South Bay, Ventura
November 20, 2025- Livermore* - Remote meetings: Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay
December 18, 2025- Livermore - Remote meetings: Fresno, Manteca, Monterey Bay, North Bay, Ventura
General Membership meetings will all be held in Livermore and can be attended from the remote locations listed each month pursuant to the S.M.W. Local Union No. 104 Remote Participation Policy and Procedures.
General Membership meetings begin at 5:30 pm
*Supplemental Pension meetings start at 4:00 pm on designated dates and are held via Zoom at all meeting locations, excluding District 3*
Campaign for Jobs
The Campaign for Jobs is Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104’s membership mobilization program to build our Union culture, strengthen our local communities through acts of service, and to secure future work opportunities through Project Labor Agreements. Each event we have is called an “action”, and focuses on members coming together to support our Union efforts.
The Campaign for Jobs is Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104’s membership mobilization program to build our Union culture, strengthen our local communities through acts of service, and to secure future work opportunities through Project Labor Agreements. Each event we have is called an “action”, and focuses on members coming together to support our Union efforts.
Strengthening Our Local Communities
One example of a Campaign for Jobs Action is through acts of service in the community.
On December 14th, 2017, over 15 Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 members came together to help out the small community known as Camp Bartlett outside of Ojai following the devastating fires in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. The infrastructure was in critical condition, with half of the homes in the community lost due to the fire. Our members volunteered their time making temporary repairs to allow residents to access their water tanks, cleared tons of wood and debris, and were able to play a positive impact in one of the many communities that were severely impacted.
Securing Future Work
Making sure development projects have labor standards is a critical component to the wellbeing of our Union. We have a variety of Campaign for Jobs Actions focused about development projects, including attending city council meetings, helping get working family champions elected into office, and rallying in support of a local workforce! One such example of this took place on August 30th 2017, where 30 Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 members attended the annual “Meet Our San Mateo County Elected Representatives” held in Burlingame. The event was hosted by the San Mateo Building and Construction Trades Council, where our members met face to face with our elected school board, city, county, and state leaders. It was a great opportunity for Local 104 members to discuss items such as upcoming construction projects, work opportunities, Project Labor Agreements, apprenticeship programs, as well as local community concerns.
Get Involved
The Action Committee is an active group within the Union that is voluntary to participate on for those interested in helping go further beyond coming out to Actions. The Action Committee is responsible for driving the area’s focus on what cities we want to spend time improving, what projects we want to focus our efforts obtaining under a Project Labor Agreement, and are responsible for bringing election endorsements forward to Local 104’s Executive Board and ultimately onto the Membership.
Monterey Bay: Casey Van Den Heuvel
Central Valley: Liz Sutton
East Bay: Eric Haynes
Fresno: Steve Alarcon
North Bay: Alicia Mijares
Sacramento: Fred Latu
South Bay: Keith Sylva
West Bay: Anthony Urbina
District 3 – Tri-Counties - Rich Niday
Women’s Committee
The Women’s Committee of Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104 was established by Local 104 female members to help with recruitment and retention within the Unionized Sheet Metal Industry. The construction industry is notorious for prejudices, and it’s the Union who fights for and protects ALL workers. Local 104 is a Union where we pride ourselves on diversity and we strive to always be progressive and forward-thinking in our industry. There is immense value to having a diverse workforce, and the Women’s Committee is a vital group to strengthening our Union that all members are welcome to participate in.
Getting involved in the Women's Coalition
Should you have any questions, please reach out to Business Representative Liz Sutton at lizs@smw104.org
Retirees
Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104 has a variety of retiree clubs based on geography throughout our jurisdiction. Where we have clubs established, retired members get together and enjoy each other’s company, share stories, go on field trips together, and find out the latest from Local Business Representatives on what’s happening in the Union.
To find a retiree club near you, please look below and call the local contact person near you.
Sheet Metal Retirees of Northern California
Contact: Linda LaMarre
email lamarre.linda@yahoo.com
or (510)-706-5332
Contact: Art Ramos
email akaramos1@sbcglobal.net or (510)-378-1349
Fresno Retirees Club
Contact: Frank Flores - (559) 283-5171
or fflores55@msn.com
The Stockton Retiree Club
Contact: Roy Perez - (209) 471-5930
South Bay Retirees Club
Contact: Art Campoy President and Recording Secretary
(408) 630-0347
Scholarships
Robert G Mammini SMW Local Union No. 104 Scholarship Fund
In 1996, Local Union No. 104 established a fund for providing college scholarships to members, their spouses and legal dependents. To date, Local 104 has expended in excess of $4.9 million in scholarships (814 scholarships) to Local Union No. 104 members and their legal dependents. This year marks the 23rd year in providing this benefit.
To be eligible, a member must have been employed under an agreement which contains the provision for the contribution to the scholarship fund. Scholarship applications are available now. If you would like to obtain an application, please contact the Financial Secretary/Treasurer’s Office at (925) 314-8600.
Member Hardship Fund
Tragedies unfortunately happen in our lives unexpectedly and often can create a financial hardship for us if we aren’t expecting the hardship. In the fall of 2015, the members of Local 104 passed the collection of a hardship fund for members and their families in times of great need.
To be considered for a benefit from the Hardship Fund, please request an application by emailing hardshipfund@smw104.org or calling (925) 314-8600. Here are a few excerpts from the Local 104 Member Hardship Fund Manual:
Purpose
Established in 2015, the purpose of the Local 104 Member Hardship Fund is to provide benefits to members facing an extraordinary hardship to assist them with short term expenses.
Eligibile Expenses/Member Eligibility
Although Local 104 cannot anticipate every need, some examples of potentially eligible expenses include: nursing care or travel costs following a serious illness, injury, or accident; rent, mortgage, or tuition payment assistance during a period of extraordinary unemployment, necessary durable medical equipment not covered by the Health & Welfare Trust (such as a walker or a wig for a member or dependent going through chemotherapy); or assistance with short-term living expenses following a fire or other disaster affecting a member’s home.
The Local 104 Member Hardship Fund is open to all Local 104 members, except officers and employees of Local 104. To request a benefit from the Hardship Fund, the member must be presently experiencing a significant hardship.
A significant hardship is defined as a temporary, sudden, and extreme situation that causes extraordinary financial need, including but not limited to: out-of-pocket medical or disability-related expenses of the member or a dependent, extraordinary expenses relating to natural disaster, act of God, or accident, or the disability, illness, or injury of the member or a dependent; or extraordinary expenses relating to the member’s extended unemployment or military deployment.
Confidentiality
The application and review process is confidential. The Hardship Fund Committee will review applications blind, meaning that the Hardship Fund Committee will not have access to the member’s name and/or other identifying information.
Become a Member
Are you interested in starting a rewarding career with Sheet Metal Workers Local 104? Whether you have experience in the industry or are new to construction, we welcome you to join our membership. We offer comprehensive training, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects. If you're ready to build a successful future with a supportive community, consider becoming a part of Sheet Metal Workers Local 104.