Sheet Metal Workers Local 24

What Sheet Metal Workers Local 24 does

Sheet Metal Workers Local 24 is a private labor union founded in 1888 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, representing sheet metal workers across 49 Ohio counties, 30 Kentucky counties, 5 West Virginia counties, and 4 Indiana counties. It is a local affiliate of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART), which itself was formed in 2011 through the merger of SMWIA and the United Transportation Union and represents approximately 216,000 members across 700 local unions in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The union is governed by member-elected officers and operated by approximately 206 staff across four district offices in Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, and South Point. Its core product is collective bargaining representation and workforce dispatch to SMACNA signatory contractors, supported by a DOL-registered 5-year apprenticeship program that is the primary training pipeline for sheet metal, HVAC, architectural sheet metal, and specialty fabrication trades in the region. The union also operates journeymen upgrade training, an online dues payment system, a member-only Health & Welfare and Job Bank portal, branded merchandise, and — through a partnership with SMOHIT — the SMART MAP mental health and member assistance program.

The union's revenue model is a subscription/dues-based stream: members pay periodic monthly dues in exchange for representation, training access, and benefits, augmented by per-capita tax flowing to SMART and training-fund contributions from signatory contractors. Its go-to-market is community-led: prospective members are recruited via apprenticeship applications, career fairs, the Helmets to Hardhats veteran program, and community outreach, and become full members upon completing training and securing employment with a signatory contractor. Local 24's geographic and regulatory moat is reinforced by a series of favorable legal outcomes — the West Virginia HVAC licensing law (2015), the Cincinnati Responsible Bidder Ordinance upheld by the Sixth Circuit (2018), Ohio residency requirements upheld by the 8th District Court of Appeals, and the DOL's 2020 permanent IRAP exemption for the construction industry — which collectively protect scope of work and skilled-trade standards for its members.

Major end-customers and project types staffed by Local 24 members include semiconductor and EV manufacturing (Intel New Albany fab, Honda EV battery plant), federal and public works (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, John Glenn Columbus International Airport terminal), and healthcare/education (Ohio State Wexner Medical Tower). The local pursues ongoing political and legislative influence through NABTU, the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, and ACT Ohio/West Virginia, focusing on Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, apprenticeship protections, CHIPS Act implementation, and HVAC licensing. The local is privately member-funded with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Sheet Metal Workers Local 24

Legal name

Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #24

Website

https://smw24.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sheet Metal Workers Local 24 is a Cincinnati-based private labor union representing sheet metal, HVAC, and architectural trades workers across Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Indiana. It operates DOL-registered apprenticeship programs, collective bargaining with SMACNA contractors, and member benefit services through SMART international affiliation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union Services

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal & Ductwork Fabrication/Installation (EDAOACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH), Sheet Metal & Flashing Works (Gutters, Copings, Edge Metal, Downspouts) (IMAFAMAE)

Keywords

• Labor union representation
• Apprenticeship training programs
• Collective bargaining services
• HVAC installation services
• Sheet metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Union Dues: Members pay periodic dues to maintain union membership and access benefits, training, and representation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sheet Metal Workers Local 24 is a labor union that represents sheet metal workers across Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky. The union provides collective bargaining representation, a DOL-registered five-year apprenticeship program, and district-based training and education services to produce skilled sheet metal professionals for signatory contractors in HVAC, architectural sheet metal, and specialty fabrication trades.

Product overview

Sheet Metal Workers Local 24 is a labor union providing comprehensive services to sheet metal workers across Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky. The organization offers a unified portfolio centered on union membership representation and skilled trades training. Core offerings include union membership services with collective bargaining, a registered apprenticeship program for training new sheet metal workers, and district-based training and education services. Supporting services include the SMART MAP mental health assistance program, online dues payment portal, member-only portal with Health & Welfare and Job Bank access, and an apparel store for official merchandise. The organization is affiliated with SMART (International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers) which represents approximately 216,000 members from 700 local unions.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Union Membership Services Representation and advocacy services for sheet metal workers, including collective bargaining with signatory contractors, labor negotiations, and member support across Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
• Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program Registered apprenticeship program that trains individuals in sheet metal work, providing skills in fabrication, installation of heating and air conditioning systems, architectural sheet metal work, and related trades. Earned a permanent DOL exemption from Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs.
• Training and Education Services State-of-the-art training and education programs provided through four district offices, including journeymen upgrade training and specialized skills development in sheet metal, HVAC, and related trades.
• SMART MAP (Member Assistance Program) Mental health awareness and peer training program addressing drug and alcohol abuse, suicide prevention, and self-care for construction industry workers and their families.
• Sheet Metal Workers Local 24 Apparel Store Official online store offering branded Sheet Metal Workers Local 24 merchandise and apparel for members and supporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Union JACTs train 82% of Ohio's 11,043 apprentices
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Local 24 is affiliated with SMART, one of North America's most dynamic and diverse unions with approximately 216,000 members from 700 local unions and councils in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. SMART was formed in 2011 through the merger of SMWIA and the United Transportation Union.
• Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides SMART MAP (Member Assistance Program) training focusing on mental health awareness, peer training, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide prevention and self-care for union members and their families in the construction industry.
• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational trade association for sheet metal and HVAC contractors. Local 24 provides trained workforce to SMACNA signatory contractors who have collective bargaining agreements with the union.
• Affiliated Construction Trades (ACT) West VirginiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition that helped Local 24 and Locals 33 and 100 defeat attempts to repeal HVAC licensing requirements in West Virginia. ACT West Virginia lobbies and educates legislators on behalf of union construction industry.
• International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides specialized training curriculum for union members and future union leaders through the National Training Fund established in 1971.
• National Energy Management InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated in 1981 in partnership with SMACNA to promote energy efficiency and energy management in buildings.
• Helmets to Hardhats (H2H)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran recruitment and retention program that helps veterans enter apprenticeship programs with grants providing necessary tools, work boots and stipends.
• North America Building Trades Unions (NABTU)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal 24 participates in NABTU Legislative Conference and lobbying efforts to advocate for building trades unions on issues including Davis-Bacon, apprenticeship protections, and CHIPS Act.
• Ohio State Building and Construction Trades CouncilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState-level building trades council for Ohio that coordinates advocacy, training, and workforce development across union construction trades.
• Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades CouncilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional council coordinating union building trades in Central Ohio, including advocacy for Community Benefits Agreements on major projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA): National trade association representing the union's direct counterpart — signatory sheet metal and HVAC contractors. SMACNA negotiates collective bargaining agreements with SMART locals including Local 24, making it the most direct labor-side counterpart and the most material peer in the Local 24 ecosystem.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW): National union for electrical workers that operates through affiliated locals in the same Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana/West Virginia territory Local 24 serves. Shares the building trades apprenticeship framework, NABTU affiliation, and competition for the same construction project workforce.
• Sheet Metal Workers Local 33: Fellow SMART local union also operating in West Virginia, jointly involved with Local 24 in ACT West Virginia coalition work that defended HVAC licensing requirements. Operates the same registered apprenticeship model and represents sheet metal workers in overlapping trade jurisdiction.
• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE): Represents heavy equipment operators, mechanics, and surveyors in construction — a peer building trades union sharing the same CBA-driven, apprenticeship-pipeline business model and overlapping jurisdiction with Local 24 on commercial and industrial construction sites.
• Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA): Represents construction laborers across the same multi-state footprint as Local 24. Shares the same building trades training, dispatch, and collective bargaining infrastructure, and competes for new apprentice recruitment from overlapping candidate pools.
• International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC): Represents bricklayers, tile setters, plasterers, and related craftworkers — a fellow NABTU-affiliated building trades union with the same registered apprenticeship model, the same jurisdictional footprint in Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana/West Virginia, and direct competition for new apprentice recruitment.
• Sheet Metal Workers Local 100: Another SMART local co-listed with Local 24 and Local 33 in ACT West Virginia HVAC licensing defense. Operates the same SMART-affiliated apprenticeship framework and represents sheet metal workers in a comparable regional footprint.
• Plumbers, Pipefitters & Service Local 189 (Cincinnati): United Association (UA) local representing plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC service technicians in the same Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky market Local 24 operates in. Shares the same signatory contractor model, registered apprenticeship structure, and Building Trades Council affiliations.

Broad incumbents

• Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA): National association for mechanical contractors (HVAC, plumbing, piping) that negotiates labor agreements with union counterparts including UA and indirectly shapes the project environment Local 24's signatory contractors operate in. A broader industry peer at the contractor-side level.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National trade association representing merit-shop (non-union) contractors — the principal open-shop competitor to Local 24's signatory contractors. ABC members compete for the same HVAC, sheet metal, and architectural metalwork projects on a non-union labor basis, making it the most material competitive counterpart.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/24_local
• Facebookfacebook.com/Sheet-Metal-Workers-Local-24-213246995499580
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sheet-metal-workers-unions-local-24

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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