Category: Front Page
TCU & Shop-Craft Coalition reaches tentative agreement with Amtrak
On Thursday, March 23 – after 15 months of negotiations – the TCU & Shop-Craft Coalition reached a tentative agreement with Amtrak to settle each organization’s respective Section 6 notices for this round of bargaining. The coalition is comprised of the SMART Mechanical D [...]
SMART statement on President Biden’s veto of HJ Resolution 30
Today, President Biden vetoed HJ Resolution 30, which would have rescinded the Department of Labor’s rule entitled “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights.” In response, SMART issued the following statement: “Day [...]
Second BE4ALL Toolbox Talk promotes “Effective Communication”
The Belonging and Excellence for All (BE4ALL) Committee launched its second Toolbox Talk on March 16 – part of the committee’s ongoing work to strengthen SMART and the unionized sheet metal industry by making all members feel welcome, on and off the job. Toolbox Talk #2, titled “Effective Communication,” addresses the important steps that can be taken to avoid miscommunication and conflict on the jobsite
SMART statement on Women’s Equal Pay Day 2023
Each year, Women’s Equal Pay Day recognizes and raises awareness around gender pay inequality. SMART released the following statement on Women’s Equal Pay Day 2023: “Today is Women’s Equal Pay Day – the date that symbolizes the ongoing state of the gender pay gap. On av [...]
SMART tradeswoman details benefits of union sheet metal apprenticeship
In a video profile for Women In Construction Week 2023, Local 17's Kerry Sampson talked about her apprenticeship experience and the life-changing impact of joining SMART.
Boston journeyperson details her sheet metal career in member profile video
In a video profile for Women In Construction Week 2023, Local 17's Adrian Mobley took SMART through a day on the job and discussed her journey in the trade.
SMART statement on the nomination of Julie Su for secretary of labor
On February 28, President Biden announced his intent to nominate current Deputy Secretary of Labor Julie Su to serve as secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. In response, SMART issued the following statement: “For decades Julie Su has fought tirelessly for the rights o [...]
SMART statement on the reintroduction of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act
On February 28, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representatives Bobby Scott and Brian Fitzpatrick reintroduced the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act. In response, SMART issued the following statement: “Today, we at SMART join Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.) an [...]