International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers Endorses Kendrick Meek for Congress

Today, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART) officially endorsed Kendrick Meek for Congress in Florida’s 24th Congressional District, citing his unwavering commitment to protecting worker safety, defending collective bargaining rights, and expanding the middle class.

“The 230,000 members of SMART need fearless, next-generation allies in Washington who understand the dignity of hard work,” said Michael Coleman, SMART General President. “Kendrick Meek has proven that he will stand on the front lines for our sheet metal workers, transit operators, and rail employees. At a time when working families face rising costs, Kendrick will fight to protect workplace safety, defend the right to organize, and ensure federal infrastructure investments create good-paying, union jobs right here in South Florida. SMART is proud to back his candidacy because we know he will deliver real results for the labor movement.”

SMART is one of North America’s most dynamic labor unions, representing 230,000 workers across the sheet metal, HVAC, roofing, mass transit, and freight rail industries. The union is a leading advocate for robust infrastructure investment, fair labor standards, and expanding access to high-quality union apprenticeships that provide pathways to the middle class.

“Receiving the backing of General President Michael Coleman and the hard-working members of SMART is an incredible honor,” Kendrick Meek said. “Our union brothers and sisters at SMART keep our country moving, our buildings safe, and our transit systems running every single day. They are the backbone of our communities. In Congress, I will be a relentless champion for the labor movement. I am ready to stand on the front lines to protect collective bargaining, fight corporate greed, and bring home the federal resources needed to uplift working families across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. I look forward to working side-by-side with SMART to deliver real results for South Florida.”

Florida’s 24th Congressional District spans across the heart of northern Miami-Dade and southern Broward counties.