About
Local 512.
Skilled, since 1950.
Sheet Metal Workers Local 512 is a province-wide local of SMART — the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers — based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. We train, dispatch and represent the journeypersons and apprentices behind some of the most consequential builds in this province’s history.
01 · Mission
Who we serve.
Our members — journeypersons and apprentices — work across Newfoundland and Labrador in HVAC installation, fabrication, repair and service; architectural sheet metal; manufacturing; and metal roofing. Sheet metal is one of the most diversified construction trades. We work alongside other trades on commercial, industrial and residential projects, using hand tools, power tools and specialized equipment to fabricate, cut, bend and shape sheet metal, plastic and fibreglass.
Our goal is simple: to supply unionized contractors with the most skilled men and women in the province. Every member is trained, ticketed and ready to deliver on the standard our local has built its reputation on for three-quarters of a century.
02 · History
From 1888 to today.
1888
SMWIA founded
The Sheet Metal Workers' International Association is chartered in the United States as one of North America's earliest organized building trades.
1950
Local 512 chartered
Sheet Metal Workers Local 512 is chartered in Newfoundland to represent tradespeople across the province. Then-and-still the only sheet metal local in NL.
2008
SMART forms
The SMWIA merges with the United Transportation Union to form SMART — the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers. Today, SMART represents over 150,000 active and retired members across HVAC, architectural sheet metal, manufacturing, metal roofing, railroad and shipyard work.
Today
Province-wide
Local 512 dispatches members to signatory contractors across Newfoundland and Labrador. We administer a training program, a pension, and a comprehensive health-and-welfare plan, all governed by members for members.
03 · Executive
Elected by members.
The executive board is elected by the membership and is accountable to the members at every regular meeting. They set local policy and steward the local’s finances.
Mark Abbott
Business Manager · Financial Secretary-Treasurer
Mitchell Edwards
President
Duane Rose
Vice President
James Browne
Recording Secretary
Jason Ivens
Conductor
Simon White
Warden
Joseph Murphy
Trustee
William Clarke
Trustee
Barry Simon
Trustee
Derrick Fry
Trustee
Current executive board
04 · Staff
Who picks up.
Mark Abbott
Business Manager / Financial Secretary-Treasurer
Helen Pearcey
Administrative Assistant
05 · Project history
Where we’ve been.
A non-exhaustive list of major builds Local 512 members have contributed to over the past four decades.
- 01Health Sciences Centre
- 02Hibernia offshore platform
- 03Terra Nova FPSO
- 04Come-By-Chance oil refinery
- 05Whiffen Head trans-shipment facility
- 06Voisey's Bay nickel mine
- 07IOC mine, Labrador City
- 08Long Harbour processing plant
- 09Hebron offshore platform
- 10Muskrat Falls / Lower Churchill