- Tags Local 18, Members Journal, Spring 2026, Wisconsin
Category: Members Journal
Special Focus: SMART brings nearly 500 sisters and allies to Chicago for Tradeswomen Build Nations
Nearly 500 SMART sisters and allies from across North America traveled to Chicago, Ill., for Tradeswomen Build Nations — the world’s largest gathering of tradeswomen — from September 19-21, 2025. Alongside more than 6,000 fellow union workers, SMART members and leaders put the power of solidarity on full display.
Gratitude and determination
General President's Message
Where we go from here
General Secretary-Treasurer's Message
The union difference at work
SMART Transportation Division President's Message
Canadian Affairs Report: A stronger future
Director of Canadian Affairs message
Real conspiracies: The war on working people
Throughout the past several years, SMART members and working families across the United States have made one thing clear: The system just isn’t working. Or at least, it isn't working for working people. For the rich and powerful, things are going just fine — and that's no accident.
Education Department, Organizing Department hold course on organizing contractors
The Education Department, in collaboration with the Organizing Department, held its Organizing III class during the week of October 6–10, 2025, in St. Louis. This redesigned class focused on the “top-down” organizing strategy, with a specific emphasis on developing organizing campaigns targeting nonunion contractors.
Two new leaders elected to SMART General Executive Council
Following the retirement of Thomas DeBartolo and Lance Deyette’s hiring as assistant to the general president, the SMART General Executive Council (GEC) voted to elect two new members: Local 19 Business Manager Bryan Bush and Local 33 Business Manager Corey Beaubien.