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One Month Left to Register for the Baltimore RTS!
There’s only one month left to register for the upcoming Baltimore Regional Training Seminar (RTS) that’s scheduled for the end of August. Read on to learn what you need to know and make plans to finalize your registration and book your hotel room today!
SMART leaders train to engage union members with new communications class
SMART local officers gathered in St. Louis, Missouri, from June 23-26, to build the skills and strategies needed to engage current and future members — from the jobsite, to the union hall, to social media.
Local 1590 Unanimously Ratifies New Agreement with WeDriveU
After years of being passed around to various properties while working under an old contract, Local 1590 (Anaheim, Calif.) has unanimously ratified an agreement with WeDriveU! Read on to learn how the members refused to give in and fought for what they wanted despite multiple setbacks.
Las Vegas sheet metal union grows membership, wins better pay for Nevada workers
Throughout the state of Nevada, SMART Local 88 (Las Vegas) is organizing to grow its membership, strengthen union contractors and create more opportunities for members. That organizing has paid off, with the local recruiting sheet metal workers from nonunion competitors to meet ongoing workforce demands.
A future in the trades: Local 33, Heavy Metal Summer Experience recruit the next generation in Wheeling
In Wheeling, West Virginia, SMART Local 33 and the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE) are showing young people in the area what it’s like to earn a great living while working in the sheet metal trade. Out of 19 participants, nine are now working for union contractors as Local 33 apprentices, with three more set to join.
“Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is”: SMART-TD Challenges CSX to Make Its Current Contract Offer Public
CSX employees deserve answers, not games and half-truths. Read on to see why SMART-TD is calling Jacksonville’s bluff and telling the railroad to show its cards.
FTA Shares Resources to Help Recognize Human Trafficking
Transit workers are often the first line of defense against human trafficking. Read on to review new FTA awareness resources.
Local 1504 Member Pursues Specialized Treatment While Battling Stage 4 Colon Cancer
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.