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From the Local

Bargaining updates, member notices, events and announcements from Sheet Metal Workers' & Roofers' Local 235.

May 26, 2026

Local 235 craftsmanship honoured on historic Streetcar No. 351

The City of Windsor received the University of Windsor History Department's Kulisek Prize for restoring Streetcar No. 351 (built 1918), now on permanent display at the riverfront Legacy Beacon. Local 235 members contributed significantly to the building and restoration work, and Business Manager Ryan Thompson and organizer David Campbell presented the City with a copper-and-brass replica built by apprentices at the 2025 Ontario Sheet Metal Workers' & Roofers' conference in Windsor.

May 19, 2026

New resources and support for Canadian members

SMART Canada Director Jack Wall has announced three new supports for Canadian members: a dedicated Canadian Facebook page for member stories and updates; Enriched Academy financial-wellness (budgeting, debt management, investing and retirement planning) added to the Health & Welfare package for members and their families; and a Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy funding opportunity covering up to 50% of eligible training-equipment costs for Red Seal trades. Contact the local to learn more.

January 15, 2026

Carhartt jacket order form now available

The final Carhartt jacket order form is available for members. Download the form and return it to the hall by the deadline.

September 12, 2024

Apprentice Isaiah Rossignol represents Local 235 provincially

Local 235 apprentice Isaiah Rossignol (Black & McDonald) represented Windsor at the 51st Ontario Apprenticeship Competition in Thunder Bay — one of 15 apprentices province-wide. “I think this competition is a great opportunity to come and show everybody the skills we've learned over the past five years,” he said.

June 15, 2022

Sheet metal and roofing contracts ratified

Members ratified both the sheet metal and roofing collective agreements following votes across the local's jurisdiction.