LOCAL 63 REGIONAL MANAGER’S REPORT

Brothers and Sisters,

As we head into spring, our contractors continue to bid and are awarded work. Worcester County is very busy, and new bidding opportunities, both public and private, continue to present themselves weekly. Work in the Pioneer Valley has also increased. The long-anticipated New Soldiers Project in the City of Holyoke, Massachusetts, has moved to the bid phase under a Project Labor Agreement (PLA).

Additionally, we’re pleased to report there are multiple schools in the planning and design stages throughout western Massachusetts, including recent talk of moving forward with a New Hampden County District Court House in the city of Springfield. Several major capital improvement projects at UMass-Amherest’s main campus are in the planning and design phase, slated to begin in late 2023 and early 2024.

Finally, our training facility will host our first Sheet Metal Masters License Preparation Class for journeypersons who wish to pursue their Sheet Metal Masters License in Massachusetts. The class filled up quickly, so keep an eye out for the next class if you are interested in pursuing your Massachusetts Sheet Metal Masters License.

Wishing you and your families a safe and healthy 2023!

In Solidarity,

Michael J. LaFleur

Local 63 Business Manager

SMART Northeast Regional Council