Endorsement

Dear Candidate.
The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART), is one of North America’s most dynamic and diverse unions with 208,000 members. In Colorado, SMART Local #9 proudly represents more than 1,500 skilled sheet metal workers who work in commercial construction, fabrication, and production, throughout the state.

Our members are highly trained professionals who install and service critical HVAC systems, fabricate HVAC ductwork and architectural sheet metal, build and maintain indoor air quality systems, and ensure energy efficiency in commercial and institutional buildings. From hospitals and schools to office buildings and data centers, SMART Local #9 members are essential to Colorado’s infrastructure and environmental health.

SMART Local #9’s mission is to organize and empower sheet metal workers, raising industry standards through high­quality training, fair wages, strong benefits, and safe working conditions. We are committed to delivering a fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay-while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship and professionalism.

We advocate for policies that support working families, expand apprenticeship and training opportunities, and uphold workers’ rights across the state. SMART’s presence in Colorado is built on unity, skill, and a commitment to building a better future for our members and the communities we serve.

Running for office is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences you can have in your lifetime. There is always room for hard-working candidates who fight for equality, raising wages, and improving the lives of working people. Thank you for your service to Colorado and your district.

Your consideration in the endorsement process for the SMART Local #9 Sheet Metal Workers’ Union is contingent upon the completion of the following questionnaire. This questionnaire will be used internally by the SMART Local #9 Sheet Metal Workers’ Union and distributed only with the express authorization of the SMART Local #9 Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Executive Board.
In Solidarity,