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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.

Phillies Score Big Thanks to Local 19 Members

August 14, 2023

Phillies are scoring big thanks to Local 19 members! Together with signatory contractors we’ve been leading renovations at Citizens Bank

Sisters In Solidarity First Annual Bingo Extravaganza

June 7, 2023

Attention Local 19 members!! Our first annual bingo night will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Doors will open

Local 19 Member Natasha Scott Receives Award from City of Philadelphia

May 9, 2023

During Women’s History Month this year, Local 19 member and sheet metal worker Natasha Scott received an award from the

Local 19 donations bring the holiday season to those in need

March 9, 2023

Throughout the holiday season and beyond, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19 and its members have been helping those in need

Lucy the Elephant

March 5, 2023

By Charlie Sprang Lucy the Elephant has been standing guard over the beach in Margate City for more than 140

Our livelihoods and the future of the building trades in PA are on the ballot this year

October 26, 2022

GARY J. MASINO PRESIDENT/BUSINESS MANAGER BRYAN J. BUSH ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY On November 8TH Make Your Voice Heard Attention

Local 19 Wins Big at the Mid Atlantic Apprentice Competition

October 21, 2022

by Patrick Edmonds This year, the Mid-Atlantic Apprentice Competition was hosted by Local 19 Philadelphia, and Local 19 did not

Ventilation Verification

October 13, 2022

by Patrick Edmonds The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge. As sheet metal workers, a large percentage of our work

Retirees Club Helps Community Near and Far

October 4, 2022

by Charlie Sprang As you are well aware, your Local is always willing to lend a helping hand. Whether it

Where PA governor candidates stand on labor policies

September 30, 2022

by Todd Farally In case you hadn’t heard, there’s a race for governor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and it

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.