Summer 2025 - Featuring Airtec! by Sheet Metal Local 104

SMW104 LOCAL NEWS

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF

SHEET METAL WORKERS’ UNION

2025 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE

General Membership meetings begin at 5:30 pm

August 21, 2025- Livermore

Remote meeting in Fresno, Manteca, North Bay, South Bay, Ventura

September 18, 2025- Livermore*

Remote meeting in Fresno, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, Santa Maria, West Bay

October 16, 2025- Livermore

Remote meeting in Fresno, Manteca, North Bay, South Bay, Ventura

November 20, 2025- Livermore*

Remote meeting in Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay

December 18, 2025- Livermore

Remote meeting in Fresno, Manteca, Monterey Bay, North Bay, Ventura

General Membership meetings will all be held in Livermore and can be attended from the remote locations listed each month pursuant to the S.M.W. Local Union No. 104 Remote Participation Policy and Procedures.

*Supplemental Pension meetings start at 4:00 pm on designated dates and are held via Zoom at all meeting locations, excluding District 3*

2025 Holiday Schedule

Friday, August 29, 2025

Friday before Labor Day (District 2 only)

Monday, September 1, 2025 Labor Day

Monday, November 10, 2025 Day Before Veterans Day (Fresno Only)

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 27, 2025 Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 28, 2025 Day after Thanksgiving

To join the SMW Local 104 Women’s Committee, Contact Business Representative Liz Sutton at (209) 645-7207.

Dearly Departed

Francisco Aguilar

Henry Alberti

Paul Amaya

William P. Batt

Raymond L. Belair

Galen L. Bogenoff

Kevin A. Burke

Thomas Catena

Robin Connaughton

Dennis Donnell

Thursday, December 25, 2025 Christmas Day

Friday, December 26, 2025 Day after Christmas (Districts 1 and 2)

Jacob R. Fleck

Leonard Gallmeister

Curtiss Gardner

John D. Gehring

Donald R. Hicks

Dean R. Hooker

Michael Hunter

Brandon M. Johnston

Richard M. Lafontaine

Charles W. Lianides

Jeffrey A. Mahoney

Edwin P. Martin

Benjamin W. Mazzone

Randy Meusling

Michael Miklica

Jerry Morgan

Frank Murillo

Ronald G. Nelson

Richard W. Newens

Harlan F. Nicolaus

Warner R. Norleen

Roy D. Nutt

Robert P. Parsons

Abel L. Phillips

Andrew Ramos

Lyle Sechrest

Richard Streets

Robert Sypriano

Albert Yanez

Airtec, at Your Service

With Airtec Service in Watsonville

Members

METAL WORKERS’ UNION

OFFICERS OF SHEET METAL WORKERS’ LOCAL UNION NO. 104

RICK WERNER

President/Business Manager

MIKE NESBITT

Financial Secretary-Treasurer /Recording Secretary

KEITH GARCIA Vice President

ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS

Brian Masters, District 1

Fred Latu, District 2

Rich Niday, District 3

LOCAL 104 WARDEN/CONDUCTOR

Steven Catalli

DISTRICT 1

BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES

Gary Beerbower, Eric Haynes, Jason Hutton, Adam Masters, Alicia Mijares, Christopher Ruch

Vince Sugrue, Keith Sylva, Dominic Torreano, Tom Trayer, Anthony Urbina, Josh Vallis, Casey Van Den Heuvel, Brian Werner

DISTRICT 2

BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES

Steve Alarcon, Bob Kuks, Matt Richard, Liz Sutton, Corey Van Rys, Jeremy Ures

LOCAL 104 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Steven Burnett, Jose Cortez, Brad De Young, Dustin Dietz, Jesus Huerta, Mitchell Koch, Mike Lopez Jr., Keith Mansfield, Joe Parra, Eric Priest, Zach Risley, Connie Rivera, Ruben Velasquez, Nate Vennarucci, Peter Weston, Emmanuel Zendejas

LOCAL 104 TRUSTEES

Jeremy Anderson, Ron Boehm, Nate Jordan, Celio Melo,

SHEET

Rick Werner President/Business Manager

Contract Updates for 2025

This year, Local 104 has negotiated several Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). Throughout Districts 1, 2 and 3 we have a total of nine Building Trades Agreements, and four of the nine were negotiated and ratified by the membership this year.

1) Fresno CBA: A tentative agreement to extend the CBA was reached on March 5th and ratified by the membership on March 13th. The agreement covered wage/benefit increases over five years totaling $19.70. Notable changes: the Apprentice starting rate increased from 50% to 55%; the Apprentice rate increased from 36% to 40%; the General Foreperson increased by 1% annually from 18% to 20%, and the Foreperson rate increased by 1% annually from 10% to 15%. The short call to maintain your spot on the out of work list changed from 11 days to 16 days. We also agreed to clean up some outdated language. In addition, a stand-alone CBA for the Fresno area is close to completion and should be distributed to the members in the Fresno area within the next few months.

As you may or may not be aware, over a decade ago, the four Building Trades CBAs in District 2 were merged into one book. Since that time, it has been difficult to maintain and entirely follow the changes that take place. As a result, we decided to draft four separate CBAs in District 2. Last year we negotiated the CBAs for both Modesto and Stockton. Each of these CBAs are near completion and will be distributed to the membership in those areas within the next few months.

So, after negotiations with Sacramento SMACNA next year have concluded, the process of drafting the four separate CBAs in District 2 will be effectively completed.

2) Monterey Bay Area CBA: A tentative agreement to extend the CBA was reached on April 2nd and ratified by the members on April 22nd. The agreement covered wage/benefit increases over five years totaling $21.00. Notable changes: Veterans Day was added as a holiday. The Special Shift pay increased from 12% to 15% and the Pre-Apprentice rate increased from 35% to 40% for the first six months. The short call to maintain your spot on the out of work list changed from 11 days to 16 days. We also agreed to clean up some outdated language and draft a revised CBA, with the end of the year being the target set for distribution to the members in this area.

3 & 4) Bay Area and Silicon Valley Building Trades CBAs: A tentative agreement was reached on May 12th and ratified by the membership on May 21st. The agreement covered wage/fringe increases over four years totaling $21.20. Notable changes: Veterans Day was added as a holiday. The 2-hour show-up pay was changed to 4 hours. The beginning Apprentice 1st and 2nd bracket increased from 40% to 41% and 43% and the Pre-Apprentice increased from 30% to 35%. HRA overtime and double-time: the Senior General Foreperson classification at 35% above the Journeyperson was added. After the normal workday Monday-Friday, if you work overtime and there is a one-hour or more break from the end of the normal workday, you will receive a minimum of 4 hours overtime/double-time at the appropriate rate. If less than 8 hours (7 hours in San Francisco) is worked on a Saturday, all hours will be compensated at double-time. The shift pay increased from 12% to 15%. In addition, the short call to maintain your spot on the out of work list changed from 11 days to 16 days. Travel Pay: the 5 air-mile free zone was changed to 15 air-miles from employee’s home.

With a few additional items to be addressed through the Labor/Management Taskforce, we are hopeful to have a revised agreement drafted and distributed by the end of the year.

Also, 3-year extensions were reached on the Residential Agreements with Bay Area SMACNA, Silicon Valley Contractors Association and Dependable, all with total package increases as follows: 1st year 3.75%, 2nd year 3.875% and 3rd year 4%.

District 3 CBA: The CBA is being finalized and should be distributed to the members in that area within the next few months.

Mike Nesbitt Financial Secretary-Treasurer/ Recording Secretary

Guarding Our Health Plans: Prescription Costs, Specialty Drugs, and a Political Threat

Brothers and Sisters,

Across California, our members show up to work every day and give their best. As your Financial Secretary-Treasurer, and a Trustee for the SMW Local Union No. 104 Heath Care Plan, it’s my responsibility to help ensure that our health benefits remain as strong and reliable as the structures you build. But today, we face serious challenges, both financial and political, that threaten the sustainability of our health care plans. Just last month, I attended an International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Conference. One of the topics discussed at the conference was, “What’s Happening in Rx?” Let me break down what’s at stake and what SMW Local Union No. 104 is doing to protect what we’ve built together.

The Rx Crisis: Skyrocketing Costs, Unchecked Middlemen, and Legal Landmines

Health care costs are surging, and nowhere is that more obvious than in prescription drugs. From 2022 to 2023, the average price of a prescription drug shot up over 15%. Some specialty drugs now cost hundreds of thousands of dollars per year - one medication used to treat spinal muscular atrophy jumped to $2.1 million per kit. Specialty drugs alone now account for 33% of all prescription spending, yet they make up only a small percentage of prescriptions. These include treatments for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and MS. In many cases, there are no true generics, and big pharmaceutical companies have built “patent thickets” to keep competition out and prices high.

The GLP-1 craze has also become a recent factor. To name a few of these popular drugs: Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, used initially for type 2 diabetes are now being increasingly used for weight loss. These drugs have high costs ranging $1,000-$1,500 per month, insurance coverage challenges including affordability for uninsured and underinsured, and dependency risks. Patients may face high out-of-pocket costs or tiered pricing. Many plans do not cover GLP-1’s for weight loss, only for type 2 diabetes. As more employees seek access to GLP-1’s, employer plans face increasing financial pressure.

Worse still, middlemen known as PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) are profiting off this chaos. A recent lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson exposed PBM contracts that billed plans over 1,000% more than retail prices. That is unacceptable. And, it’s a wake-up call.

That’s why the Trustees of SMW Local Union No. 104 are:

• Reviewing how our plan contracts with PBMs

• Pushing for transparency and fair pricing

• Evaluating specialty drug carve-outs and retail competition

• Monitoring new regulations, including Medicare’s power to negotiate drug prices starting in 2025

Our health plan is funded through your hard work, by contributions made at the bargaining table, and every dollar wasted on overpriced drugs is a dollar we can’t invest back into care, dental, or retirement. We are committed to protecting your coverage while keeping premiums and out-of-pocket costs manageable.

Where We Stand and What You Can Do

This is a critical time for SMW Local Union No. 104. The cost of prescription drugs, the complexity of pharmacy contracts, and the national political winds are colliding, and our health care is caught in the middle. But, we’re not powerless.

We’re taking action:

• As Trustees, we’re fighting to control pharmacy costs without compromising care

• We’re building relationships with legislators to defend union health plans

• We’re preparing our members to speak out and vote with their values through the “Campaign for Jobs”

And we need you to stay engaged.

Our health benefits weren’t given, they were fought for. Now, we must defend them with the same solidarity that built them.

In Solidarity, Mike Nesbitt

Financial Secretary-Treasurer/Recording

Secretary

2025 Robert G. Mammini S.M.W. Local Union No. 104 Scholarship Trust Fund

This year is the 29th anniversary of the Scholarship Trust Fund. Since its inception in 1996, the Fund has proudly awarded over 1,300 scholarships, with a cumulative value exceeding $8.9 million, to members of this organization and their legal dependents. As in previous years, the selection process was highly competitive, reflecting the quality of applications received from Districts 1, 2, and 3. All applicants are to be commended for their academic excellence and dedication. We are pleased to announce that Ms. Maya Garcia has been awarded the third $50,000 Academic Degree/Graduate Scholarship. Additionally, this year marks the eleventh awarding of the $25,000 Mechanical Engineering Scholarship, which was awarded to Mr. Evan Ansgarius. The Fund also awarded seventy-one (71) Academic Achievement Scholarships in the amount of $9,000 each (recipients listed below). We extend our sincere appreciation to the membership for their continued hourly contributions, as well as to our generous sponsors whose donations make these scholarships possible.

The 2025 Scholarship Selection Committee undertook a rigorous and thorough evaluation process. We extend our deepest gratitude to the committee members listed below for their dedication and service:

• Mr. Mike Nesbitt, Administrator, Robert G. Mammini SMW Local Union No. 104 Scholarship Fund/ Financial Secretary-Treasurer/Recording Secretary, SMART, SMW Local Union No. 104

• Mr. Joseph A. Maraccini, Retired Financial Secretary-Treasurer/Recording Secretary SMART, SMW Local Union No. 104/Retired Chairman and Administrator Robert G. Mammini, SMW Local Union No. 104 Scholarship Fund

• Ms. Kim Biagi, Retired Administrator, UA Local 342 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union

• Mr. Jason Birkle, Director of Actuarial Services, Northwest Plan Services Inc. (Official Scorer)

• Ms. Eileen Goldsmith, Esq., Altshuler Berzon, LLC (Scholarship Selection Committee Secretary)

• Mr. Chris Leins, Principal, Slevin and Hart

• Mr. John O’Donnell, Senior Vice President, Dobbs Group at Greystone Consulting

• Ms. Zoe Palitz, Esq., Altshuler Berzon, LLC

• Ms. Lisa Schwantz, Esq., Kraw Law Group

• Mr. Gary Schwenk, Retired Vice President, SMACNA Bay Area Chapter

• Mr. Vince Sugrue, State Legislative Director, SMART, SMW Local Union No. 104

• Ms. Alexis Tamony, Academic Community Advisor (Official Scorer)

• Mr. Anthony Urbina, Business Representative, SMART, SMW Local Union No. 104

• Ms. Marci Vukson, Senior Consultant, Northwest Plan Services, Inc.

2025 Advanced Degree/Graduate

$50,000 Scholarship Recipient

Maya Garcia

Mariana Aiello

Larissa Ascencio

Yesenia Avalos

Brooklyne Blakeway

Daniela Boban

Brooklyn Bradbury

Hailey Brooks

Alannah Campbell

Jacob Campoy

Edith Cardenas

Cole Carrabino

Brooke Carrasco

Gabriella Castillo

Gianna Cavalieri Hannaway

2025 Mechanical Engineering

$25,000 Scholarship Recipient Evan Ansgarius

2025 Academic Achievement $9,000 Scholarship

Gianna Chiotti

Sophia Clinite

Allena Collins

Amara Collins

Gwendolyn Conn

Natasha Conn

Juliet David

Grace Day

Jiselle Esquivel

Parker Feins

Andres Gonzalez

Elizabeth Gonzalez

Amaris Guerrero

Charles Hall

Laney Halsted

Jenna Hatfield

Alexyana Hendrix

Aylin Hernandez

Logan Hicks

Jacob Ho Man Rich

Emery Huerta

Avery King

Ireland Kish

Ian Koelzer

Kaitlyn Koenig

Chelsie Kutz

Jewelianna Langston

Carissa Larsen

Maia Larsen

Maci Lechtaler

Leslie Lopez

Isaac Madrigal

James Massey

Lauren Matta

Michelle Matta

Justin Metzger

Isabel Morrow

Alena Nutt

Jennifer Orquiz Baeza

Joshua Popov

Shea Robinson

Melanie Rubio

Clementine Ruch

Stephen Rule

Diego Ruvalcaba

Maggie Sieferman

Madison Silva

Isabella Tam

Isabella Tellez

Lana Trehan

Milani Urbina

Holly Vallis

Kyle Weber

Ryan Williams

Grady Wilson

Grace Wolsfeld

Valerie Zhuravskyy

JATC UPDATES & Announcements

District 1 Training Center Update

• The TAB and BT Service apprenticeship programs curriculum have been approved by Foothill College to be eligible for a 2-year Associates Degree. These programs now join the BT Sheet Metal apprenticeship as Foothill College degree programs. Starting July 1st, any apprentices in the TAB and BT Service programs are eligible. Please contact your training coordinator for more information.

• Upgrades to the San Jose and Castroville Service/TAB labs are currently underway. The training program is utilizing California HRTP and Federal DOE grants to help fund these projects. The improvements in these facilities will help train member’s service and TAB skills and will offer more opportunities for members to receive 3rd party nationally recognized certifications.

• As a result of District 1 Training program’s participation in the ERiCA Grant, it was made possible to gain vouchers for apprentices for Union-made American made or American made boots, American Made work wear, and all American made leather tool pouches and suspension systems. This had a combined value of $28,000.

• A graduation ceremony will be held on August 23rd for all 2024 and 2025 graduates. All former apprentices who graduated or will be graduating between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2025 should keep a look out for communications from the training program on this upcoming event.

Fresno Training Center Update

• We held our first Journeyman TAB class. It was attended by seven journeymen. As a result of that class, we now have two new certified TAB technicians in the Fresno area. With the expressed interest from a number of other members, another Journeyman TAB class will be scheduled in the near future to continue the advancement of the TAB trade in the Fresno area.

• With all the new training equipment from the HRTP grant, the Fresno Sheet Metal Training Center Trustees have approved a much needed training hours increase from 80 hours to 96 hours.

• We’ve recently purchased approximately $14,000 of HVAC tools for training. $47,000 in purchases for the TAB Lab have started.

• We held our first on-site graduation at the Training Center. Even though it was our first graduation held at the Training center, it turned out to be an amazing event for the 34 graduates. The graduation has sparked some creativity and we’re hoping to build on this event to create an even better yearly graduation.

• The plans for our new Jobsite training structure have been finalized and will be sent out to bid.

• The TAB Lab is currently in the design phase with the mechanical consultant and our architect. Drawings should be submitted to the city soon.

District 3 Training Center Update

Ventura Coordinador List

Luca Cuvelier

Patrick Finn

William Jenkins

Jahaziel Ocampo

Santa Maria Coordinador List

Bijan Ladan

Ernest Leos

Joshah Olvera

Tyler Walter

Apprentice of the Year

Cameron Reed (VTA)

Blake Winchell (SM)

Runners Up

Jonathan De La Cruz (VTA)

Edson Sierra-Bautista (SM)

Members Turning out in Aug. 2025

Jeremy Corpus

Timothy Foster

Eric Gomoll

Daniel Ornelas

Jose Ramos

• Heavy Metal Summer Camp is in progress. We are partnered with the IBEW.

Reminder: Wednesday Night Welding is open in Ventura and Santa Maria. CWI’s available for certification.

AIRTEC, AT YOUR SERVICE!

History and Evolution of Airtec with company President Dave Olson

From humble beginnings to becoming a cornerstone in the HVAC industry, Airtec Service has built its reputation on consistency, adaptability, and a deep commitment to both quality and community. Dave Olson, President of Airtec, shares the company’s journey as well as his own over the past three decades.

Dave began his career as an apprentice at the original Airtec Heating and Air Conditioning, later gaining experience as a service technician and manager at Sawyer and McCarty in Salinas. In the early 1990s, when Airtec’s founder, Steve Bogner, decided to close the company he reached out to Dave, offering him the chance to take over the phone number and a small base of service accounts. Dave accepted, launching Airtec Service alongside his wife Michelle and the remaining original technician. Initially focused solely on service, Airtec gradually expanded into construction and installations, and eventually added engineering and design capabilities.

The company’s steady and continuous growth speaks volumes. One notable moment was the move to a new facility in 2007, which can specifically support Airtec’s operations more efficiently.

Airtec Service is now in its 32nd year and Dave marks 40 years in the HVAC trade. A point of pride for him is the number of employees who have remained with the company for decades, with many celebrating 25 and 30 year anniversaries, loyal team members who have contributed to the community just as much as the company itself.

Adaptability has been key to Airtec’s success. Dave reflects on the evolution of the HVAC industry, noting that while change was slow until the late 1980s, the pace has since accelerated dramatically, especially in the last 10 to 15 years. From new service technologies to more rigorous construction practices, Airtec has stayed ahead of the curve through continuous training and a commitment to excellence. The company’s longstanding high standards are now being matched industry-wide as codes and expectations catch up.

As the HVAC world continues to evolve, Airtec Service remains grounded in the principles that have defined its journey from the start.

Interview with Service Apprentice Alex Martinez at Airtec

When did you join SMW Local 104?

I joined the Union in October 2022.

What made you want to get into the sheet metal trade?

My dad. He’s been in the union for as long as I can remember. He always encouraged me to join, I figured he knew what was best, and he was right.

Do you have a memory as an apprentice that still motivates you?

Yes, my first solo install job. That’s when all the training I received kicked in and proved to me that I could do it.

Who has helped guide or mentor you along the way?

Everyone at Airtec has played a big role in guiding me and still does. One person in particular is Guillermo Ortega. If I ever need advice or help, I know he’ll always pick up the phone.

What’s it been like working for a signatory contractor like Airtec?

It’s been great. The biggest benefit is the experience. At Airtec, the service guys do it all from start to finish.

How has your apprenticeship training helped you grow on the job? What skills are you most excited to keep learning?

It’s built my confidence and troubleshooting more than anything. I get a little stressed when it’s tough, so I like the idea of becoming more comfortable and confident with it.

What does union support mean to you as you build your career?

To me, union support means there’s always someone to turn to for help. The connections you build along the way can really benefit you.

Q&A with SMW Local 104 Service Journeyman and Instructor John Lintz at Airtec

When did you first become a member of SMW Local 104, and what drew you to the sheet metal trade?

I joined in November 1998. I had been working in house maintenance for a tech company, where I saw the kind of hands-on, technical work I wanted to pursue as a career.

Can you share a memory from your early apprenticeship that still motivates you today?

Early on, I was given some great advice: always watch, listen, and learn. That mindset has stayed with me throughout my career.

Airtec Service Members and Monterey Bay

Business Representative Casey Van Den Heuvel

How long have you been with Airtec, and what brought you to the company?

I’ve been with Airtec for about 27 years. I was drawn to the consistent light commercial work and the scale of projects they handle.

Is there a project you’re especially proud of from your time at Airtec?

Yes, I’m particularly proud of working on large campus networked control systems.

What led you to become an instructor for Local 104’s training program?

There was a growing number of service apprentices and a clear need for more instructors, so I stepped up to help support the next generation. I enjoy the challenge of keeping apprentices engaged and helping them see the full range of opportunities in the trade. I always emphasize that no one becomes an expert overnight. With consistent effort, they’ll build the confidence to take on anything.

What are some of the biggest changes you’ve seen in the trade since you started?

Technology has made systems more complex and added new layers to how we install, diagnose, and repair equipment.

How can the next generation continue to raise the bar in this trade?

They need to stay dedicated, step out of their comfort zones, and actively seek training and information, especially from equipment and system representatives to best serve our customers.

What do you think sets a Union contractor like Airtec apart from the competition?

It comes down to dedication and teamwork. We have a strong crew of technicians who can cover everything from installation to support. The more you know, the more valuable you are and the less likely you are to be out of work.

Monterey Bay Service Contractors

team at Geo. H. Wilson Mechanical Contractors (Est. 1921) in Santa Cruz geohwilson.com

team from Santa Cruz, CA’s own KT Mechanical, INC (Est. 2008) ktmechanical.com

2025 SPORTING CLAYS

SHEETMETAL WORKERS

Sheet Metal Retirees’ of Northern California

Contact: Linda LaMarre

lamarre.linda@yahoo.com or (510) 706-5332

Contact: Art Ramos

akaramos1@sbcglobal.net or (510) 378-1349

Club Meetings/Update: Come and join the retirees’ club. We have field trips, a spring and fall luncheon and a holiday dinner. We currently meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (Spring, Fall and Winter) (10AM - NOON), unless field trips fall on specific days of the week. Come for coffee and doughnuts, talk with other retirees and win raffle prizes. We are currently working on having meetings in both Oakland and in South San Francisco. For Retirees’ Club information contact Secretary/Treasurer Linda LaMarre or President Art Ramos

Fresno Retirees’ Club

Contact: Frank Flores - (559) 283-5171 - fflores55@msn.com

Club Meetings: COMING SOON: Annual barbecue for all Fresno retirees

Tuesday, September 30th

Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall in Fresno - 5410 E Home Ave Fresno, CA 93727

2nd Tuesday of every month

- Black Bear Diner - 3602 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno CA

South Bay Retirees’ Club

Contact: Art Campoy President and Recording Secretary - (408) 630-0347

Next Meetings: Meetings return in the fall. September, October, November and December. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Lunch Provided.

Retiree Club Group Picture from our May 13th Taco Tuesday event

Tool Drive for Apprentices sponsored by our Southbay Retirees’ club members, Thanks to those who have contributed!

3 Military Vets turned SMW 104 Members were chosen, Each apprentice Receiving a full bucket of Sheet Metal Tools. Pictured starting from Left side: Paul Diego (Vice-Pres), Gene Singer (Former-Pres), Issac Martin Del Campo (Apprentice), Peter Towle (Apprentice), Estevan Calleros (Apprentice) Art Campoy (President).

The Stockton Retiree Club

Contact: Roy Perez - (209) 471-5930

Club Meetings: The Stockton Retirees’ Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for lunch at 11am at West Lane Bowl- 3900 West lane, Stockton, CA. There are no lunch meetings during the summer months of June, July and August.

Stockton retirees group photo from the June 11th luncheon at Bob’s Marina Restaurant.

At the luncheon, retiree Earl Wadlow, drove his boat up to the dock and invited a few of the members to cruise the Delta waterways in his custom speedboat.

Recent Retirees

Paul Andrew

Thomas Avalos

Jeffrey D. Azevedo

John M. Bassett

Jay D. Bennett

J. Robert M. Bliss

David Bright

Greg C. Broadbent

Daniel D. Brown

Kevin Byrne

Daniel T. Cassidy

John Y. Choo

Aaron Clark

Marc P. Condon

Michael R. Delos Reyes

Daniel Flanagan

Jacob R. Fleck

John R. Gardner

Faron L. Goodwin

Alfonso J. Govea

Jian H. Guo

James A. Halter

Mamerto Ignacio

Daniel Jaykins

David H. Johnson, Jr.

Clinton Kloss

Karl A. Langhals

Keith E. Lawrence

Michael Losurdo

Steve D. Mackin

David G. Marquez

Bryan R. Meadows

Martin Nunez

Tommy O. Pasco

Kevin J. Penpraze

Barry Pierson

Chio Saechao

Macon D. Sammons

John R. Silva

Charles K. Smith

Michael C. Smith

William L. Warner

Sean Waterbury

Tint Zaw

Ismael Malagon Bonilla

SERVICE PINS

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL SMW LOCAL 104 PIN RECIPIENTS

Don Babcock

Alejandro Carrasco

Donald M. Casey

Alberto E. De La Pena

Ramiro DeLeon

Francisco C. Dominquez

Robert M. Earnest

Marilou A. Flores

Jessie Flores II

Christopher L. Greminger

Alejandro Gutierrez Sr.

Thomas D. Hampton

Jeremy R. Hobbs Jr.

Robert D. Kunz

Steven J. Lieberman

Mathew J. Lipke

Victor Lozano

Jason N. Lujan

Lee Mitchell

Brian E. O’Keefe

Steven M. Ostendorf

Aaron D. Quinn

Clara Rodriguez

Brandon G. Rupe

Daniel J. Ryan

Chio Y. Saechao

San C. Saelee

Rafael Segura Sr.

Aaron L. Stender

Kenneth Sundwell

Charles F. Wellman

Mickeal E. Wright II

Jason W. Young

Oscar I. Aceves

Billy W. Akins

Henry Alberti Jr.

Joseph T. Albonico

Eric Aragon

Timothy M. August

Ramon Baca Jr.

Daniel P. Campbell

Jose S. Cardenas

Eli B. Carrabino

John R. Casella

Gary Clain

Garrett J. Clancy

John W. Clancy

Angelo T. Coric

Vincent Crabill

Lake L. Culpepper

Toban A. Damon

Samuel T. Dean

Francis J. DeAndreis

Ray L. Dominguez

Randy L. Egan

Cam D. Emmons

Gaspar Espinosa

Randall J. Freitas

Arturo Garcia

Christopher E. Gonzales

Vergil Gonzales

Hector Gracia-Medrano

Richard J. Graham

Anthony J. Hernandez

Julian G. Hole

Gabriel N. Johnson

Roger E. Kane

Patrick Kelty

Frank J. Kobertz

Scott D. Larsen

Mei T. Lee

Eric P. Maldonado

Christopher T. Marrs

Gerald Martin

Diego C. Martinez

Norman McBride

Anthony J. Montes

David R. Morris

Adam L. Myers

Aaron A. Rezentes

Bobby J. Robinson

Arthur Rodriguez

Ruben D. Romero

Jeffery D. Rule

Rigoberto C. Santana

Eric T. Schweitzer

Richard B. Siegle

Richard J. Sisneros

Matthew Stern

Susan M. Supnick

David W. Sylvia

Lloyd E. Tilghman III

Ferryanto Tjhin

Chris M. Wagar

Kevin Walling

Mark C. Yip

Paul D. Aguilar

Gino R. Bangoli

Richard S. Bedard

Keith R. Cerruti

Gary F. Cortes

William D. Davis

Thomas R. Dement

Joseph H. Duncan

Jeff Grandfield

Robert W. Hastings

Tom E. Hull

Richard B. Hunter

John R. LeMaster Jr.

John Maes

Joe D. Moore

Steven M. Morn

Joe E. Olmo

John D. Perez

Roland Perez

Bret D. Preble

Ronald W. Romero

Jeff Salvotti

Bruce O. Trestrail

Edmund Valencia

Bernardino Valencia Jr.

Mark Van Den Heuvel

Jerry C. Villarreal

Richard H. Werner

Edmond G. Accurso

Jerry Alter

Dave F. Boomer

Ray A. Caples

Frederick M. Green

Kurt Leal

Larry Musch

Kenneth G. Randazzo

Bradley A. Smith

Robert E. Tarry

Chris A. Tulley

Joseph M. Tuminelli

Leon T. Decker

Mark Heinkel

Doug D. Johnson

Robert J. Mahar

Edwin P. Martin

Richard E. Perry

Robert H. Porter

Robert Cerrato

Robert J. Daily

David D. Dale

John Gisler

Milton E. Guyton

William E. Lesher

Jack Martin

John C. Stoughton

Firmin D. Voges

San Joaquin Members are ACTIVE:

(Pictured above to the right) Local 104 members showed up to Stockton to help clean up the bike trail along the Calaveras River. Stockton District 4 Councilmember Mario Enriquez stopped by to give SMW Local 104 a special thank you. Another successful community clean up / “Campaign for Jobs” action.

(Pictured on the right) Sheet Metal Workers made our presence known at the Tracy City Council, joining a coalition of tradespeople to pack the house and advocate for the Tracy Hills Commerce Center, a seven building distrubution complex under a PLA. Thank you to our members for spending a Tuesday night standing up for union construction. The project was approved 3-2!

A Clean and Green Oakland

In June, 36 Local 104 members and their families showed up bright and early to help newly elected Mayor Barbara Lee with her initiatives around a clean and green Oakland. These kinds of community events give our members a chance to give back to the communities they call home.

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THESE HANDS BUILD UNION

NORTH BAY:

Counties Covered: Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Trinity

Allied Heating & Air

College of Marin Learning Resource Center, Kentfield - HVAC | Marin Catholic High School, Kentfield - HVAC | Mt Tamalpais School, Mill Valley - HVAC | San Rafael High School Aquatic Center, San Rafael - HVAC | SRJC Roseland Phase 2, Santa Rosa - HVAC | Terra Linda High School Aquatics Center, San Rafael – HVAC

I.E.S

JMS Mechanical

Dental Expansion, Fairfield - HVAC | Gale Wilson, Fairfield - HVAC | Shannon Elementary, Pinole – HVAC

Peterson Mechanical

Simpson Sheet Metal Analy School, Sebastopol - HVAC | Laguna School, Petaluma - HVAC | San Pedro School, San Rafael - HVAC | Sinaloa School, NovatoHVAC | West Side School, Healdsburg - HVAC

EAST BAY:

Counties Covered: Alameda and Contra Costa

ACCO Engineered Systems

Bay City Mechanical

Blocka

BART Operations Control Center Modernization, Oakland - HVAC(PLA ) | Cal Trans Livermore Testing Lab, Livermore - HVAC | Cogeneration System Improvements, Antioch - HVAC

Broadway Mechanical

Paragon Mechanical

LBNL - NFU2 Project, Berkeley - ASM(PLA ) | Monte Vista High School F4 Music Bldg, Fremont - ASM | UC Berkeley Dwinelle Hall Annex and UCB Academic Replacement Bldg., Berkeley - ASM(PLA ) | UCB Academic Replacement Bldg, Berkeley - ASM(PLA ) | WPCF Admin

Building, Hayward - ASM(PLA ) | Longfellow Middle School, Berkley - HVAC(PLA )

Silicon Valley Mechanical

Quanta B5, Fremont - HVAC | Washington Hospital, Fremont - HVAC | Wisk Aero, Fremont - HVAC

Southland Industries

Van Mulder Sheet Metal SMU, Oakland - ASM(PLA )

WEST BAY:

Counties Covered:San Francisco and San Mateo

ACCO Engineered Systems

Bullard’s Heating & Air Inc.

WW-647R BIOSOLIDS DFP #610, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | BIOSOLIDS BLDG’s 600, 607, 661, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | Methane Gas Leak Detection, SFO - HVAC(PLA ) | SFO T3 MOD, SFO - HVAC(PLA ) | WW-645R Westside Pump Station, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | WW-742

Southeast WPCP, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA ) | WW-755 Sunnydale PS Improvements, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA )

Paragon

400 China Basin, San Francisco - ASM(PLA ) | Presidio MPD, San Francisco - ASM(PLA ) | SFOIBT Roof Upgrade, San Francisco - ASM(PLA ) | Treasure Island Parcel C3.4, San Francisco - ASM(PLA )

Southland Industries

Gilead 331, Foster City - HVAC | Mission Bernal Campus Care, San Francisco - HVAC | Sutter 50 S San Mateo Ave, San Mateo - HVAC | Sutter Innovation Center, San Francisco - HVAC | Sutter Mission Bernal Bi-Plane, San Francisco - HVAC | Sutter Mounteagle, San Francisco - HVAC | UCSF Parnassus, San FranciscoHVAC(PLA ) | VNGC Beds, San Francisco - HVAC

SOUTH BAY:

Counties Covered: Santa Clara

ACCO Engineered Systems

Air Systems, Inc.

Google Tasman, San Jose - HVAC | Intermolecular, San Jose - HVAC | ScVmC, San Jose - HVAC, ASM(PLA )

California United Mechanical, Inc.

3T/&t, Palo Alto - HVAC | Stanford 400 Mitchell, Palo Alto - HVAC | Stanford 770 Welch, Palo Alto - HVAC | Walmart B1-B4, Sunnyvale - HVAC | Walmart B3 Café, Sunnyvale - HVAC

Paragon Mechanical

Silicon Valley Mechanical

Apple IL Campus, Cupertino - 2-Story HVAC TI | Apple OP01, San Jose - 2-Story C&S/HVAC TI | Applied, San Jose - 1-Story Racking(PLA ) | Arista, Santa Clara - C&S/HVAC TI | Broadcom, San Jose - 2-Bldg. TI | EdgeCore, Santa Clara - 4-Story Data Center | Figure AI BLDG-1,2, San Jose - C & S / HVAC TI | Gavilan Library/ Student Center, Gilroy - C&S/HVAC TI | Google Huff, Mountain View - 4-Bldg TI | Levis Stadium, Santa Clara - SUB-AIR | Milpitas HS PAC, Milpitas - 2- Story Gymnasium HVAC/TI(PLA ) | PWC, San Jose - 3 Floors VRF TI | Renesas, San Jose - 1-Story HVAC TI | Santana Row -Cisco, San Jose - 3- Floors TI | Second Harvest Food Bank, San Jose - 1- Story TI | Stanford Tennis/ Softball, Stanford - 2 -1 story TI

Southland Industries

NDA Data Center, Palo Alto - HVAC | NDA Data Center, Santa Clara - HVAC | NDA Data Center, San Jose - HVAC | Sutter - St. Ignacio, San Jose - HVAC | Sutter MOB, Santa Clara – HVAC

West Coast ASM

YB Performing Arts, San Jose - ASM | 50 West Restaurant, San Jose - ASM | 550 Piercy, San Jose - ASM | 650 Piercy, San Jose - ASM |

MONTEREY BAY:

Counties Covered: Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz

Airtec Service

Alpha Air Balancing CHOMP Network Refresh Equipment Replacement, Monterey - HVAC TAB | Greenfield HS Weight RM Remodel, Greenfield - HVAC TAB | Ione Olson Elementary Modernization, Marina - HVAC TAB | Marina Vista Elementary School, Marina - HVAC TAB | Seaside Fire Station No. 1 Kitchen Renovation, Seaside - HVAC TAB

Geo H Wilson

KT Mechanical

Homeless Shelter, Santa Cruz - HVAC

Val’s Plumbing & Heating

Alisal HS - New 2-Story Bldg, Salinas - HVAC, ASM | Fire Station #1 Remodel, Salinas - HVAC | Hartnell College - Child Dev Ctr, SalinasHVAC | MPC Welcome Center, Marina - HVAC, ASM, Wall Panels | Salinas HS - New 2-Story Bldg, Salinas - HVAC, ASM

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THESE HANDS BUILD UNION

SACRAMENTO:

Counties Covered: Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba

ACCO Engineered Systems

Airco Mechanical

Butte College Science, Oroville - HVAC | Colusa County Jail, Colusa - HVAC | DGS

CL Heating and Air

CHP Building, Rancho Cordova - HVAC | Madison Elementary, North Highlands – HVAC

DDK Mechanical, Inc.

DJUSD- Early Childhood Development Rooms (Multiple Sites), Davis - HVAC | UC Davis Chemistry Alteration 1, Davis – HVAC

DKM

Oak Ridge Elementary, Sacramento - HVAC, ASM(PLA ) | Sacramento State Art Lab, Sacramento – HVAC

FMB

Enloe Cancer Center, Chico - HVAC | Kaiser Roseville, Roseville - HVAC | Modoc Skilled Nursing Facility, Alturas - HVAC | UCD AIC, Davis - HVAC | UCDH 48X, SacramentoHVAC(PLA )

M2 Energy Services Inc.

Ackerman Bowman Charter - Calshape, Auburn - TAB | Auburn UHSD - Calshape, Auburn - TAB | East Nicolaus - Calshape, Nicolaus - TAB | Gold Trail UESD- Calshape, El Dorado - TAB | Motherlode UESD - Calshape, El Dorado - TAB | Wheatland UHSD - Calshape, Wheatland - TAB

Raglen System Balance

Northlake Elementary, Sacramento - TAB

STOCKTON/MODESTO:

Counties Covered: Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne

ACCO Engineered Systems (D-2)

Acacia Hall, Stockton - HVAC | D.A Office, Stockton - HVAC

Air Systems Service

Sam’s Club, Lathrop – HVAC

Airco Mechanical

Latter Day Saints Temple, Modesto - HVAC

Champion Industrial Contractors

Manteca High School Inc.2, Manteca - HVAC CMI

New Modesto Courthouse, Modesto - HVAC(PLA )

Comfort Air Inc.

Nile Garden Elementary School, Manteca –HVAC

Control Air Enterprises

VA PH Engineering & Logistics, French Camp – HVAC

DDK

New Haven Elementary School, MantecaHVAC | Stockton City Hall, Stockton - HVAC(PLA )

Nicro, Inc.

West High School Agriculture CTE Building, Tracy - HVAC

Pan-Pacific Mechanical

Modesto Kaiser MOB, Modesto – HVAC

Southland Industries

Turlock Livestock Lab, Turlock - HVAC

FRESNO:

Counties Covered: Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare

ACCO Engineered Systems

Air Control Balancing Inc.

Fresno Yosemite International Terminal Expansion, Fresno - TAB(PLA ) | Kaiser MOB, Fresno - TAB | Porterville Unified School District Cal-Shape project, Porterville - TAB | Terry Bradley Educational Center, Clovis - TAB | Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera - TAB

J Boone Mechanical

Central Kitchen Modernization Tulare City School District, Tulare CA - HVAC | Caruthers MPR, Caruthers - HVAC | City Of Fresno Hydrogen Bus Gas Detection, Fresno - HVAC(PLA ) | Del-Mar Elementary School FUSD, Fresno - HVAC | Fresno High Cafeteria, Fresno - HVAC | Madera Child Nutrition Center, Madera - HVAC | McClane High School New Gym, Fresno - HVAC | Selma Unified School District Restroom Remodel, Selma - HVAC

Lawson Mechanical Fresno

Canyon Creek Elementary School, Madera - HVAC | Fresno Air Terminal Expansion, Fresno - HVAC(PLA ) | Kaiser ER Epaction, Fresno - HVAC | North Fork Rancheria Mono Casino And Hotel, Madera - HVAC(PLA ) | Terry Bradly Educational Center CUSD Phase 2,3, & 6, Clovis - HVAC | UA-246 Training Center Addition, Fresno - HVAC

New England Sheet Metal and Mechanical

Aynesworth & Calwa Fresno Unified School District, Fresno - HVAC | Baird Middle School HVAC & EMS Replacement, Fresno - HVAC | Fresno Unified School District 8 Campus HVAC, Fresno - HVAC | Neuro Science Bld CMCC, Fresno - HVAC / ASM | Sanger High School Educational Center Phase-3, Sanger - ASM | St. Agnes Hospital (Remodel), Fresno - HVAC | Valley Children’s Air handler #4 Changeout, Madera - HVAC

Patton Air Conditioning

Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno - HVAC | Community Regional Medical Center: Golden Living, Fresno - HVAV | Einstein Bagel FAT, Fresno - HVAC | Hino Oishi Campus Point, Fresno - HVAC | Kaiser COE, Fresno - HVAC | Kaiser Hearing Aid, Fresno - HVAC | La Joya commons, Firebaugh - HVAC | Manning Gardens, Fresno - HVAC | Millerton Fire Station #72, Friant - HVAC | Northpoint MOB Building A, B and Surgery, 1st Floor Imaging, St. Agnes, Fresno - HVAC | SPOC ASC Shell Addition, Fresno - HVAC | VA Hospital SP Logistics, Fresno - HVAC | Valley Children’s Hospital Food Service, Madera - HVAC -

Strategic Mechanical

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SHOP PROFILE

Innovation and Legacy at Acosta Sheet Metal MFG.

For over 50 years, Acosta Sheet Metal Manufacturing has proudly served the Bay Area and beyond with high-quality commercial and residential sheet metal products. A family-owned business and a proud SMW 104 contractor, Acosta is known for expert fabrication of HVAC systems, architectural and custom roofing metals, and new innovations that consistently exceed industry standards. One such development has been in the area of laser welding.

Laser welding is set to revolutionize not only sheet metal manufacturing, but also automotive, aerospace, and medical device industries. For decades, TIG welding has been the standard in fabrication for its precision, strength, and flexibility, however, laser welding is quickly becoming the go-to. While TIG welding uses heat and filler metal to bond seams, laser welding uses a highly concentrated laser beam to fuse materials, requiring no filter, minimal heat output, and considerable speed and accuracy. As opposed to TIG welding, which can take years to master, laser welding can be picked up in weeks. Projects are completed 25% faster with no need for pre- or post-weld steps, and a wider range of materials are available for use such as aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, brass, and plastics.

Since investing in a laser welder in 2021, Acosta has increased productivity, improved workflow, and been able to deliver consistent, high-quality products in record time. Acosta credits much of this progress to the strong partnership with Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 and the Bay Area Industry Training Fund, which invests in the next generation of Union welders and fabricators.

Photos from our shop visit with Local 104 Building Trades and Production members at Acosta.

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REVOCATION OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS (SMART) LOCAL UNION NO. 104

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I hereby revoke my authorization for my employer to deduct my voluntary five cents ($0.05) per hour worked or my monthly Northern California Pension contribution to SMART Local Union No. 104 PAC. I understand this contribution will no longer be deducted not later than one month after submitting this notice to SMART Local Union No. 104’s Recording Secretary/Financial Secretary-Treasurer’s office at 3232 Constitution Dr Livermore, CA 94551

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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS MEETING NOTICE

THE 2026 SMW LOCAL UNION NO. 104 BUDGET, AS WELL AS OTHER MATTERS THAT AFFECT THE LOCAL 104 BUDGET/TREASURY, WILL BE DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED AT THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT THE TIME AND PLACES LISTED BELOW. FOLLOWING DISCUSSION AND REVIEW, A VOTE WILL BE TAKEN FOR ADOPTION.

DATE: November 20, 2025 TIME: 5:30 P.M.

PLACE: SMW Local Union No. 104 Livermore Conference Center 3188 Constitution Drive, Livermore, 94551

REMOTE LOCATIONS

SMW Local 104 Fresno Union Office 5410 E. Home Avenue, Fresno, 93727

SMW Local 104 Sacramento Union Office 4040 Lennane Drive, Sacramento, 95834

SMW Local 104 Santa Maria Union Office 2325 Skyway Dr. Ste, K, Santa Maria, 93455

SMW Local 104 South Bay Union Office 2350 Lundy Place, San Jose, CA 95131

SMW Local 104 West Bay Union Office 321 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, 94080

*A CURRENT DUES RECEIPT MUST BE PRESENTED PRIOR TO YOUR PARTICIPATION AT THIS MEETING. DUES RECEIPTS WILL BE CHECKED AT THE MEETING LOCATION.

WESTERN STATES COUNCIL HVAC INDUSTRY GOLF TOURNAMENT & BANQUET

Thursday, October 23, 2025 Callippe Preserve Golf Course 8500 Clubhouse Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Check-In: 7:00 am Shotgun Start: 9:00 am

Entry -$150 Per Person / $600 Per Foursome : Includes Green Fees, Cart, Cocktails, and Banquet Immediately Following the Tournament.

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP - OCTOBER 3, 2025

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Foursome ($600) $_____ Single Player (Per Person - $150) $_____ Advanced Raffle Tickets (26 for $100) $_____ Total Amount Enclosed $_____ Payable to: Western States Council Mail to: WSC HVAC Industry Golf Tournament 1809 S Street #101-207 Sacramento, CA 95811 Tournament questions: dion@wscsmw.org Four-person shamble format (modified shotgun)

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