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2019 SMOHIT Steps Challenge Returns Friday March 15

March 13, 2019 One of the ancillary benefits SMOHIT brings to SMART members is the opportunity to be apart of a little friendly competition — the STEPS Challenge. The benefits of walking are extensive, you will want to experience it. The next STEPS Challenge will start March 15, 2019. Visit [...]

Amtrak announces death of former CEO Joseph Boardman

March 7, 2019 Amtrak announced today that former President and CEO Joseph Boardman, 70, died today after having a stroke March 5: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Joe Boardman.” “Joe, during his tenure as FRA administrator, Amtrak board member and Amtrak president & C [...]

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IRS Warns Taxpayers About Phishing Schemes

March 5, 2019 Kicking off the annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, the Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers of the ongoing threat of internet phishing scams that lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. The IRS warns taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals to be aler [...]

GP Sellers On SMART’s Response to New Technology

February 25, 2019

SMART TD supports bill to protect bus, transit operators

February 12, 2019 SMART Transportation Division leaders support the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act (H.R.1139) introduced by U.S. Reps. Grace F. Napolitano (D – Calif.) and Congressman John Katko (R – New York) on Feb. 11 that would make the workplace safer for bus ope [...]

Tags bus operator assault, H.R.1139, transit operator assault, Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act, U.S. Rep. Grace Napolitano, U.S. Rep. John Katko, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen

Md. representatives hear two-person crew bill

February 8, 2019 A mobilization of SMART members urging the passage of a state two-person crew bill in Maryland made their voices heard on Thursday (Feb. 7). The bill, which requires two crew members on freight rail trains, was introduced by Delegate Dana Stein, who represents Maryland’ [...]

Tags HB 66, Larry Kasecamp, Maryland two-person crew bill, two-person crews, two-person crews legislation

Welding Positions Available In Southeast

February 1, 2019 Visit the Sheet Metal Job Bank for new welding positions available in the Southeast.

News from Amplifon: Study shows link between chronic noise exposure, heart conditions

January 31, 2019 Amplifon’s latest news release discusses a recent study conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital that indicates that chronic noise exposure may increase the risks for cardiovascular conditions. The preliminary findings reveal that people with the highe [...]

Tags Amplifon Hearing Health Care, heart health, noise exposure

Union Plus scholarship deadline approaching

January 25, 2019 Members and their families are eligible to apply for Union Plus scholarships ranging from $500 to $4,000, but the deadline to be considered is quickly approaching with all applications due by noon EST on January 31, 2019. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability [...]

Tags College, education, free college, scholarship deadline, scholarships, Union Plus Scholarship

SMART Members At BYD Host Toy Drive

January 16, 2019 Union employees from BYD Coach & Bus conducted their first toy drive this year, and it was a success, as employees donated about 800 toys and clothing. They distributed the gifts Friday morning at the Penny Lane Center. Penny Lane is a non-profit organization that provid [...]