SMACNA and SMART Issue Joint Statement on the Importance of Being Vaccinated
The joint statement, signed by SMACNA President Angie Simon and SMART General President Joseph Sellers, strongly encourages vaccination and acknowledges the importance of a vaccinated workforce for the industry, for future job opportunities, and for increased union market share.
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the highly skilled members of SMART and SMACNA have been deemed a key component of the essential workforce. Together we have been able to complete vital projects, while limiting the spread of COVID-19 by following the latest health and safety recommendations from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Unfortunately, with the rise of COVID-19 variants, such as Delta, we find ourselves in the same situation. Both SMART and SMACNA believe that responding to the COVID-19 virus is of critical importance for the health and safety of our members, their families, and communities. That is why the leadership of SMART and SMACNA is strongly encouraging you and your family members to get vaccinated. A vaccinated workforce is vital protection for you and your fellow workers.