Sheet Metal Workers Local 73

06/22/2026

Bally's Chicago is moving along! There are four SMW 73 mechanical contractors on the job, Advance Mechanical Systems, AIR Design Systems, INC., EOS Mechanical, Ochoa Mechanical Group, as well as A-1 Roofing Co. on the roof. Here are the members from EOS Mechanical and the 34 story hotel they are working on.

Pictured L-R: Executive Board member Pete Novak, Peter De Lion, Foreman Angelo Cano, Michelle James, John Cerrone, Toriano Blair, George Gumbs, Gerrado Hernandez.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to the Dad who bends, shapes, and fabricates not just metal, but strong futures for his family. Your hands may be calloused from the trade, but your heart forges unbreakable bonds. You’re a true craftsman in every way.

06/14/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day from the members and officers of SMW 73 Chicago 🇺🇸

06/11/2026

🚨Labor Dispute🚨
Today, SMW 73 Business Representative Arturo Hurtado, SMW 73 member Joe Martin and Scabby were at the new Rivian dealership in Northbrook to let the residents know that Battaglia Industries Inc. does not meet area standards for wages and benefits. Shame on you Battaglia!

06/09/2026

🚨JOB ACTION!🚨
Today SMW 73 Officers Dominic Siriann and Mike Doyle joined other Union representatives in SOLIDARITY at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen to show Grayslake what kind of contractors are doing buisness in their town. Representatives from several non-union companies, including the GC owner, assaulted 2 Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers ADC 1 of IL Representatives a year ago and are still doing business with Popeyes. Do better Popeyes!

06/08/2026

🚨LABOR DISPUTE🚨
SMW 73 Buisness Representative Mark Chlebowski and Fat Cat set up a picket today at the Verizon Store in Lakemoor. Trademark Mechanical Inc. does not meet area standards for wages and benefits and Brother Mark and Fat Cat are letting everyone in Lake County know!

06/01/2026

SMW 73 member Mike Taylor owns and operates a front engine top fuel dragster! You can get all the info on Mike and his top fuel dragster by following blue collar top fuel. Please show your support by giving his page a like and follow.

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

"Patriotism is not short, frenzied outburts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime."
- Adlai Stevenson

Happy Memorial Day from all the officers and members of Sheet Metal Workers Local 73.