2024 Bargainers Update

The successful negotiation of a local labor agreement requires both solid preparation and an extensive gathering of relevant data to support management proposals. SMACNA’s reference guide provides the timely information needed by Chapter Executives to facilitate their bargaining preparation.

Basic Information

• IFUS Contribution Growth: A Strategic Roadmap for the Future
• 2024 Collective Bargaining Orientation Materials
• SFUA A-08-11 and Explanation of Changes
• Procedural Rules for the National Joint Adjustment Board
• SMACNA webinar “Everything You Need to Know Before an NJAB Appearance
• Strikes Allowed Under NMAPC
• CLRC Resources  

Settlements

• September 2024 Settlements Report
• 2023 Union Labor Costs in Construction
• Sheet Metal Settlements
• 2023 Total Package Increases for Union Craft Workers
• Wage and Fringe Database
• Health Care Plan Cost Projections for 2024

Potential Issues

• SMART "Basic Minimum Required Provisions of the SFUA"
• MOU for Local Bargaining Parties Adopting Crew-Cost Method for Wage Equalization
• Q&A Regarding Recognition
• Labor Bulletin 13-01

National Funds

National Pension Information

The National Pension Fund is projected to be certified at 81% funded, emerging into the Green Zone in 2022. There are no mandated increases for 2023 or beyond at this time.

• 2024 VBAR Notice
• 2022 FASB Disclosure
• 2022 Annual Funding Notice
• 2022 Summary Plan Information Report
• 2021 NPF Contribution Rate Notice
• 2021 Notice of Endangered Status
• 2020 Yellow Zone Matrix
• CBA Sample Language
• Funding Improvement Plan 2019
• Restrictions

Web address for updates:  http://www.smwnpf.org/contact-us/ 

Industry Funds

• IFUS Contribution Growth: A Strategic Roadmap for the Future
• IFUS Increase
• Joint Statement on Dues and Industry Funds
• Industry Fund Contributions: CBAs, Wage Sheets & Negotiations
• Labor Bulletin 15-01 : Industry Fund

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