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Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19 represents over 4,300 skilled and licensed workers throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. We provide the highest quality craftsmen for the residential, commercial, and industrial sheet metal industry.

Our signatory contractors who employ our members know they’re getting a highly-trained professional with the knowledge and skills to provide top-quality craftsmanship. And when workers join our ranks, they’re receiving fair pay, great health & retirement benefits, with the best safety and skills training in the industry. Workers, contractors, and our communities win with Local 19.

Join us Sunday, September 11 at Clementon Park!

August 15, 2022

We’re excited to announce this year’s picnic on Sunday, September 11. Click the flyer below for more details. Share on

Guardian Nurses: Giving members the tools to face life-changing challenges

July 11, 2022

By Todd Farally When you or a loved one is facing a medical emergency, navigating our complex healthcare system

A New Ramp for a Member in Need

November 18, 2021

A New Ramp for a Member in Need In an instant, Steve Spatocco’s entire world changed. The Local 19 second-year

Local 19 and Nova Industrial Arts Donate Scoreboard to New Jersey High School

November 18, 2021

Local 19 and Nova Industrial Arts Donate Scoreboard to New Jersey High School The work our members and our movement

Local 19 Wins Big at Mid-Atlantic Apprentice Competition

November 18, 2021

Local 19 Wins Big at Mid-Atlantic Apprentice Competition The 2021 Mid-Atlantic Apprentice Competition was hosted by Local 19 at the

Union Hero: At 85, Ed Needham’s 50 years of service to Local 19, community being honored

November 18, 2021

Union Hero: At 85, Ed Needham’s 50 years of service to Local 19, community being honored They say that nothing

See the Union Difference

5 Important Reasons why Labor Unions are better.

Local 19 promotes higher wages.
Local 19 helps workers and their families receive better benefits.
Local 19 provides better access to a funded retirement.
Local 19 provides better worker protections.
Local 19 provides a voice on the job for workers.

Are you looking for a career with good pay, great benefits, and free training, and have experience in the trade?

If your answer is “YES” and you would like to join Local 19, please reach out to us.

EEO Pledge

Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19 joint Apprenticeship Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Joint Apprenticeship Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.