SMWIA Local 285 Training Centre

Congratulations to our newest certified Sheet Metal Workers! SMART Local 285 & the Training Centre are proud to recognize these members for successfully passing the 308A Certificate of Qualification Exam. Hard work pays off - well done!

Congratulations to the SMART Local 285 Hockey Team going undefeated in the Threads of Life Hockey Tournament and winning the Championship!

“Being powerful means walking into rooms that weren't built for me and holding the door open behind me.” – Samara Sampson, Local Union Organizer, Smart Local 285, Director of Communications, Women on Site , Winner in the CPKC Skilled Trades award category.

We’re proud to honour Samara as a 2025 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner! We invite you to join us in celebrating her and all our bold winners on our website. Learn more about our 2025 winners: https://buff.ly/JEw1nyN

2026 Top 100 nominations are now open - nominate today! https://buff.ly/PsPeI02


CPKC

Notice to All Apprentices: This is the updated school schedule for 2026. Classes are starting to fill up so don't wait to register for your class.
Remember that it is your responsibility to book your classes. If you do not, the LAC will book them for you, and you will have to attend that class.
Registration instructions can be found below the listed classes.

Last week Rocco and Michael presented SickKids Foundation with a cheque for $10,000 on behalf of SMART Local 285 and the members.
We are giving back to the communities we live and work in, and we’re proud to support the incredible work done by SickKids Foundation in caring for children and families across Ontario and beyond.

Toronto Marlies game day 🏒

We’ve got FREE tickets for the Toronto Marlies game on March 21 at 4:00 p.m.

Contact the hall for full details!
4 tickets per member
First-come, first-served

(416)-630-1160

Night School is running as scheduled.

Good Afternoon
Due to the weather conditions night school classes have been canceled tonight.