The SMACNA Mission
SMACNA-Kansas City Chapter was founded in 1930 to address issues of member firms that impact the industry locally, nationally, and internationally. It serves members' needs to improve their competitive advantage and business environment through SMACNA construction and fabrication standards, industry education, labor relations, industry marketing, business studies, and exceptional safety training. In the political arena, SMACNA has a full-time office on Capitol Hill, which works with congressional committees.
Regarding Safety
Ken Grist - SMACNA-KC Safety Director
March 29th, 2011
OSHA has tripled the average fines, effective immediately. Changes in the penalty structure will impact our members. Serious penalties previously averaged $1000. OSHA says the new average will be $3000. Penalty reductions for small business, employer history and good faith efforts are being reduced or eliminated. Finally, repeat citations for… Continue ...
News & Views
Journeyman Upgrade Training Now Available!!
June 8th, 2011
AS REQUIRED BY ARTICLE 3 OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT: For years contractors have been asking to get some type of continuing education provision into the CBA. Well – here it is, you’ve asked for it and now we need you to support the program. The Sheet Metal Local #2… Continue ...