"Be proud," Sheet Metal grads urged

"Be proud of your accomplishments," SMART 100's John Shields urged newly-minted graduates of the Sheet Metal Workers apprenticeship program Saturday night. "Get out in your communities and tell them what you do," Shields told the 26 graduates who had just obtained their journeyperson status. Shields also reiterated the union's support for the Metro Washington Council's Community Services Agency. Last year the agency was designated the local agency of choice by SMART and SMW local union 100 during their national convention in Washington, and CSA received a $100,000 donation to continue serving area union members and their families. photo by Carlos Jimenez

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