Chapter Leadership
Published on Fridays, Chapter Leadership News provides chapter executives, chapter leaders, and chapter staff with timely and relevant news from SMACNA National, along with useful information and helpful insights to keep SMACNA chapters updated and engaged with members.
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Failure: The Greatest Leadership Learning Tool
Sep 10, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership
By understanding that you can learn from professional stumbles, you can grow your toolbox and become a more effective and knowledgeable leader.
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Watch Webinar on Registered Apprenticeship Guidelines
Sep 10, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership
Session offers a detailed overview of the newly revised National Guidelines for Sheet Metal Apprenticeship programs, approved by the Department of Labor, along with guidance for JATCs on adopting these changes and how Chapters can support the
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SMACNA Supports Two Bills Meant to Improve IAQ
Aug 2, 2024 |3 min read — Chapter Leadership
H.R. 9131, introduced by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) would better protect public health from poor indoor air quality and H.R. 9000, sponsored by Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), would incentivize IAQ assessments and critical
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Understanding Grievance and Arbitration Provisions from Beginning to End
Aug 1, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership
Webinar will explain best practices for effective grievance handling, communication strategies, and tips for resolving conflicts promptly and fairly.
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Negotiation Course is a Must Attend
Aug 1, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership
SMACNA's 2025 Collective Bargaining Orientation (CBO) will offer an extended and enhanced session devoted completely to negotiation and conflict resolution.
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Sponsor the College of Fellows Golf and Pickleball Tournaments
Aug 1, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership
Deadline approaching for you to support these events that enable the expansion of scholarship opportunities for talented young people from within the SMACNA family.
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Become a SMACNA Product Show Breakfast Sponsor
Aug 1, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership
Put your chapter in the spotlight and help us continue to deliver the level of excellence SMACNA Product Show attendees have come to expect.
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Register for Upcoming Accelerate Your Impact Sessions
Jul 15, 2024 |3 min read — Chapter Leadership
Webinars will assist chapter leaders enhance their understanding of topics such as understanding unfair labor practices, grievance arbitration, and business etiquette.
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Spread the Word About Our Upcoming Webinars
Jul 15, 2024 |3 min read — Chapter Leadership
With numerous important topics being covered by respected industry experts, SMACNA has you and your members covered.
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Attend the Collective Bargaining Orientation!
Jul 15, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership
The January 2025 event offers you the opportunity to learn more about collective bargaining concepts, techniques, and strategies and preparation skills for bargaining sessions so you can enter negotiations confidently.
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SMACNA’s White Paper on Cannabis Issues now available
Jul 15, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership
White paper to assist contractors and chapters in understanding issues that arise when contractors consider doing business with marijuana-related businesses.
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New Report: Trade Association Heads Remain Optimistic
Jul 15, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership
The 2024 Trade Association Executive Survey outlines how organizations are interacting with stakeholders and details their advocacy efforts for advancing their respective industries.
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SMART General Secretary-Treasurer Joe Powell Transitions to Directorial Role
Jun 24, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership
Local 265 Business Manager and SMART General Vice President John Daniel to assume position on July 1, 2024, having been elected by the SMART General Executive Council.
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Save the Date: Collective Bargaining Orientation
Jun 24, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership
Session will help all negotiators, regardless of experience, enhance their toolbox.
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Apply for SMACNA Committees, Task Forces and the Board of Directors
Jun 24, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership
June 21st is the last day to apply for a variety of vacancies within the organization.
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Accelerate Your Impact: Understanding Unfair Labor Practices
Jun 24, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership
July 23rd session will assist chapter executives in deepening their understanding of how to prevent and resolve these situations through an understanding of labor laws and learning about how to improve labor relations.
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Report: In-Person Meetings Becoming More In Demand
Jun 24, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership
Fresh data from Cvent outlines how there is growing demand for face-to-face meetings as virtual engagement fatigue continues to mount.
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PTO Survey Report Just Released
Jun 24, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership
Report summarizes local paid time off arrangements through vacation/leave funds, state PTO laws and federally mandated PTO for Davis Bacon and related work.
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Consider Sponsoring the College of Fellows Golf and Pickleball Tournaments
Jun 24, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership
Ongoing support allows for the expansion of scholarship opportunities for talented young people from within the SMACNA family.
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Video 101: How to Make Compelling Content
May 3, 2024 |3 min read — Chapter Leadership
As video becomes the dominant form of storytelling, here are some hints on how your chapter can leverage these assets to advance your messaging.
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