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Local 19 hosts Su, Adeyemo at union hall

October 22, 2024 SMART Local 19 hosted United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su in Philadelphia in July. Local officers gave the agency leaders a tour of the union hall and JATC, discussing how a pro-worker economic agenda is creating [...]
  • Tags Fall 2024, Inflation Reduction Act, Julie Su, Local 19, Members Journal

Local 219 supports families with scholarships

October 22, 2024 Union solidarity was on full display at the SMART Local 219 (Rockford, Ill.) union hall in August, where the local presented recipients with scholarships to help them continue their education. “Our members are dedicated to supporting our own by investing $70,500 in scholarshi [...]
  • Tags Fall 2024, Local 219, Members Journal, Scholarship, SMART Army

Special Focus: SMART members meet the challenge

August 27, 2024 Sheet metal and transportation workers exercised collective power to win laws and federal appointees who act in our interests. After extraordinary mobilization in recent years, union votes are translating directly to union jobs.
  • Tags 2024, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, FRA, megaprojects, Members Journal, safety, two-person crews

Challenge met — but we’re not done

August 27, 2024 General President's Message
  • Tags GP Coleman, GP Message, Members Journal, Summer 2024

Building on a strong foundation

August 27, 2024 General Secretary-Treasurer's Message
  • Tags General Secretary-Treasurer, John Daniel, Members Journal, Summer 2024

We’re building strong momentum in the areas that matter

August 27, 2024 SMART Transportation Division President's Message
  • Tags Members Journal, SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson, Summer 2024

Moving forward: raising our profile

August 27, 2024 Director of Canadian Affairs message
  • Tags Canada, Canadian Affairs, Spring 2024, sustainable jobs

SMART-TD General Chairperson Anthony Simon honored as Labor Leader of the Year by the Nassau County Democratic Committee

August 27, 2024 On April 30, 2024, SMART-TD GO 505 General Chair­person Anthony Simon was honored by New York State and Nassau County Democratic Committee Chair Jay Jacobs as Labor Leader of the Year.
  • Tags Alt. Vice President Anthony Simon, Anthony Simon, General Chairperson Anthony Simon, Long Island Rail Road, SMART-TD

SMART General Secretary-Treasurer Powell transitions to directorial role; Local 265 President/Business Manager John Daniel assumes position

August 27, 2024 SMART General Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Powell announced his move to a directorial role, effective June 30, 2024, with Local 265 Business Manager John Daniel to assume the position.
  • Tags General Secretary-Treasurer, leadership, Members Journal, Summer 2024

SMART Canada works to seize green opportunities

August 27, 2024 Working families across North America continue to bear the brunt of the climate crisis, from extreme heat and natural disasters to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke. The Canadian government is pursuing aspirational green economy goals in response — and SMART Canada is [...]
  • Tags Canada, Green Jobs, Members Journal, organizing, Recruiting, Summer 2024

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