SMART Local 71

Local 71 Summer Outing is almost here! ☀️🍗

Join us Saturday, July 18 at Lamm Manor Grove for a day of food, drinks, fresh clams, co****le, and fun with fellow members.

This year’s outing will also include the 2nd Annual BBQ Smoke Off featuring chicken wings! Think you have what it takes to rule the grill? Register to find out -> https://www.smartlocal71.com/bbq-smoke-off-registration or scan the QR code

Tickets are $5 per member and can be purchased by calling or visiting the hall.

BBQ Smoke Off Details:
Meat Pickup: July 17 at the Hall
Smoking Begins: July 18 at 11 AM at Lamm Manor Grove
Smoking Ends: 3 PM for judging
Sign-Up Deadline: July 10

Questions? Contact Adam Kerr at (716) 912-9007 or Mike Nelson at (716) 698-0549.

On May 7, SMART Local 71 attended one of our favorite high school events of the year, the 11th Annual Technical Career Day at Alden High School.

We spent the day speaking with students about what a career in sheet metal can look like and giving them the chance to see the trade in action.

Tim Benner led a TIG welding booth where students had the opportunity to weld stainless steel. Mitchell Sievers ran a MIG welding booth where students practiced carbon steel MIG welding. Chelsea DiNardo shared her ductwork expertise by showing students how metal duct fittings are fabricated and giving them a chance to knock tin together for the first time.

Thank you to Alden High School for hosting another great Technical Career Day. We always appreciate the opportunity to connect with students, answer their questions, and introduce them to the possibilities within the sheet metal trade.

This Memorial Day, SMART Local 71 pauses to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten. Today, we honor their memory and reflect on the freedoms made possible through their sacrifice.

From all of us at SMART Local 71, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

As Construction Safety Week comes to a close, we’re reminded that safety isn’t something we recognize for just one week. It’s something we carry with us on every job, every day, and every step of the way.

This year’s theme, All In Together, reminds us of the importance of recognizing hazards, responding with the right controls, and respecting every person’s role in keeping the jobsite safe.

At SMART Local 71, safety is part of the standard we bring to our work, our training, and our trade. Because at the end of the day, the goal is simple: everyone goes home safe.

A great night with our SMART Local 71 family! 🧡

On April 11, we held our annual Bandits Lacrosse Outing as the Buffalo Bandits took on the Rochester Nighthawks. With about 80 members, family, and friends in attendance, it was a fun night of community, connection, and cheering on our local team.

The Bandits brought home the win, 12-6, this night and we’re proud to support a team that continues to represent Buffalo with grit and heart.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another great union outing!