2025 Labor Day Message from SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson

Labor Day takes on an even greater significance this year as we face what sometimes feels like an unending stream of attacks, but our brothers and sisters have confronted these challenges head-on and continue to do so. Read on for a Labor Day message from SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson.

Announcing the Winners of our 2025 Local Pride T-Shirt Contest!

The votes are in, and the people have spoken! We are excited to announce the winners of our 2025 Local Pride T-Shirt Contest, which includes an additional People’s Choice award winer due to the enthusiasm and participation from all of you. Read on to see the winning designs!

Automation Protection Headlines New Contract for Local 1707

Compounded pay raises, bereavement leave improvements, and strong automation protections lead the list of wins included in Local 1707’s (Perris, California) recently ratified, four-year agreement. Read on to learn how local leadership played a critical role throughout the approval process.

Report: Department of Energy delays funding for energy efficiency work in public schools

Following President Trump’s January executive orders regarding funds from the infrastructure law, the United States Department of Energy delayed funding awards for the Renew America’s Schools program, which has put SMART members to work nationwide, to conduct a review for alignment with the new administration’s policies. So far, it is unclear whether the Department of Energy has resumed committing FY 2025 funds for the program.

Local 1258 Earns an “A” for Inaugural Backpack Drive

SMART-TD Local 1258 (Elgin, Illinois) delivered 24 fully filled backpacks for the Hanover Park School District after its first-ever backpack drive. Read on to learn what spurred the idea and how the local went the extra mile to give back to their community.