Over three years ago, Brother Tim Brock (Local 1504, Sanford, Fla.) was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer that had already spread to his liver. As he prepares to undergo a specialized treatment that’s not covered by any insurance, his medical costs are mounting. Read on to find out how you can help our union brother.
Prepare for 2026's Local elections by understanding officer roles and leadership opportunities. Read on to learn how each position strengthens SMART-TD as a union and your Local.
Members randomly selected for a confidential survey can help shape future safety initiatives, legislative priorities, and union advocacy efforts. Please give us your feedback if you receive our short questionnaire through email or text.
Underscoring the work already being done by our union’s Bus & Transit Assault Prevention & Safety (BTAPS) Committee, the upcoming Baltimore Regional Training Seminar will include a session focused on preventing transit assaults and what to do if you encounter an unruly passenger. Read on for a preview of the training.
A threat to Local 26's market share quickly became an opportunity when the local's Organizing Department leapt into action, organizing new members to create more opportunities in the region.
New posters and flyers strengthen member education, rights awareness, and agreement enforcement. Read on to see how Local officers can use these new tools to set the tone in our crew rooms.
When workers come together to form a union, they’re making a choice to build collective power and win the pay, benefits and workplace standards they deserve. The road to unionization is, far too often, a tough one. But as employees at Dallas-area contractor Stratus Systems demonstrated when they won their election to join SMART Local 68, solidarity on the job can help workers overcome the challenges in their path.
Colorado wildfires have upended members' lives. Read on to see how SMART-TD disaster relief is ready to help while fellow members rally support through donations.
Your voice matters in this year’s local union elections. Read on to learn why updating your contact information is essential for every member to make sure they are heard.