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Join the SWAC Growing and Trusted Community

SWAC members are part of a trusted and growing community of skilled individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to the highest standards of professional conduct and to the safety and security of our nation's sensitive facilities and critical infrastructures.

Facility owners and operators who join SWAC gain access to a vast pool of pre-screened members whose identity, certification history, and credentials are easily verified. Members also avoid the inefficiencies and high cost of administering their own personnel assurance program.

Contractors and labor organizations who join SWAC provide their customers with a trustworthy workforce. They also are assured that their workers' privacy rights are properly protected and secure.

 

Featured Members

Ryan Gibbs

During this 10th Anniversary of 9/11, SWAC proudly salutes the workers at the World Trade Center complex whose skills, determination, and unique spirit are rebuilding a piece of America's heart and soul.

Ryan Gibbs is a Local 40 ironworker at Tower 1. He said he found the project very inspirational.

Ryan Cius

During this 10th Anniversary of 9/11, SWAC proudly salutes the workers at the World Trade Center complex whose skills, determination, and unique spirit are rebuilding a piece of America's heart and soul.

Ryan Cius, a Local 46 ironworker at Tower 2 for the past year.

Ettobel Philogene

During this 10th Anniversary of 9/11, SWAC proudly salutes the workers at the World Trade Center complex whose skills, determination, and unique spirit are rebuilding a piece of America's heart and soul.

Ettobel Philogene, a Local 46 ironworker for the past five years, currently stationed at Tower 2.

Amancio Verissimo

During this 10th Anniversary of 9/11, SWAC proudly salutes the workers at the World Trade Center complex whose skills, determination, and unique spirit are rebuilding a piece of America's heart and soul.

Amancio Verissimo is a Local 6A union laborer at Tower 4. Mr. Verissimo is responsible for ensuring that the carpenters at the site have all the materials they need for their work. "As a Portuguese-American, I am proud to represent the Portuguese community by helping build Tower 4," he said.

Thomas P. Smith

During this 10th Anniversary of 9/11, SWAC proudly salutes the workers at the World Trade Center complex whose skills, determination, and unique spirit are rebuilding a piece of America's heart and soul.

Thomas P. Smith, a plumber in Local 1, has worked on and off for six years at Towers 4 and 7. "It's an honor to work down there," he said. Years ago, as an apprentice, he worked at the original Tower 7 after its completion. "It's sacred ground to all the construction workers," he added. Mr. Smith admitted feelings of sadness that the construction is nearing an end.

Robert Reyes

During this 10th Anniversary of 9/11, SWAC proudly salutes the workers at the World Trade Center complex whose skills, determination, and unique spirit are rebuilding a piece of America's heart and soul.

Robert Reyes is a Local 46 ironworker at Tower 4. He has spent the past two and a half years at the site. Mr. Reyes was working at a bank in the World Trade Center when it was bombed in 1993. "It means a lot to me to come back, rebuild and make history. It's a dream," he said.

Frank Marte

During this 10th Anniversary of 9/11, SWAC proudly salutes the workers at the World Trade Center complex whose skills, determination, and unique spirit are rebuilding a piece of America's heart and soul.

Frank Marte is an ironworker for Local 46. He has worked at Tower 2 on and off for about three years.
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Photos by: Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times/Redux

 

Participating Members

It's about SWAC Pride!

These are some of the exceptional companies, organizations, and public agencies who have stepped up and joined SWAC to help ensure the safety of the New York and New Jersey Metro region.

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