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Local 435 lifts working conditions, pay and benefits in Gainesville
Florida is a so-called “right-to-work” state, where unions consistently weather anti-worker attacks from corporate-beholden lawmakers seeking to weaken our collective bargaining power. But that hasn’t stopped SMART Local 435 (Jacksonville, Fla.) from organizing.
Fourth of July 2024: General President Coleman’s message to members
Brothers, sisters and friends, On behalf of myself and the SMART General Executive Council, I’d like to wish all of you a very happy Fourth of July. No matter where you are or how you’re observing the holiday, I hope all of you can take the time to relax with family and [...]
Local 85 apprentice organizes Atlanta union members for historic community service event
Local 85 apprentice Dyana Lee organized a "Unions Unite" event to foster solidarity and serve the Atlanta community.
Canada Day 2024: General President Coleman’s message to members
Brothers and sisters across Canada, Happy Canada Day from myself and the SMART General Executive Council. Wherever you are today, in cities and towns across the provinces and territories, I hope you can take the time to relax with friends and family. Canada Day commemorates t [...]
SMART General Secretary-Treasurer Powell transitions to directorial role; Local 265 President/Business Manager John Daniel assumes position
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.
BE4ALL announces Talks On Tour contest
Join the Talks On Tour contest to show the BE4ALL committee where you read your Toolbox Talks! We want to see you holding up a BE4ALL Toolbox Talk wherever you read it, whether you’re at a jobsite, in an office, the union hall or even on vacation. Group photos okay? Absolutel [...]
Improving advocacy and messaging: SMART Education Department holds Effective Communication II class
The SMART Education Department held its Effective Communication II class in Pittsburgh, Pa., during the week of June 3rd. Effective Communication II focuses on improving and applying the public speaking skills learned by attendees in Effective Communication I, helping SMART m [...]
Local 480 drives unprecedented growth at Daikin in Southeastern Minnesota
SMART members across North America are living in extraordinary times. And nowhere are these extraordinary times, with all their challenges and opportunities, better exemplified than in Faribault, Minnesota, a town of approximately 25,000 people and the home of SMART Local 48 [...]