Category: Members Journal
President Biden Delivers On Infrastructure
President Joe Biden signed on Nov. 15 the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that will expand work opportunities for Union sheet metal workers rebuilding America’s schools and public buildings as well as boost U.S. passenger rail service, lead to improved safety m [...]
SMART Women Hold 2021 Caucus
On November 20, SMART women from across Canada and the United States along with supporters and allies held the second annual Virtual SMART Women’s Caucus. This year’s keynote speaker was Liz Shuler who drew upon her experiences rising up through the ranks of the Interna [...]
SASMI Covid Benefit
Effective January 1, 2022, SASMI will offer two new COVID-related benefits: a Vaccination Benefit and an Interference with Work Benefit Vaccination Benefit To encourage all participants to receive a vaccination to protect against COVID-19, members ($200) and their covered eli [...]
Bose confirmation at FRA by U.S. Senate opens door for Rule of 2 regulation
From left: SMART Transportation Division Minnesota State Legislative Director Nick Katich, Michigan SLD Don Roach, Amtrak employee Stefan Schweitzer, then-FRA Deputy Administrator Amit Bose, TD Local State Legislative Director L68 (Chicago, Ill.) member Keisha Hamb-Grover and [...]
SMART Outdoors
Fred Creager, a 41-year member from SM Local 17 in Boston enjoying the New England outdoor life. According to Creager, “I am having a great time enjoying retirement and the fall run at the cape cod canal. SMART TD Local 446 member Jeff Hicks with a whitetail he bagged in Wyom [...]
Moving our agenda forward… together!
As I reflect upon the end of 2021, I would be remiss to not mention how appreciative I am of each SMART member’s dedication and perseverance during a continued uphill battle with COVID-19. Over the last 22 months of this pandemic, our members have stood on the frontlines, bui [...]
Railroad, Mechanical and Engineering Department report
This page is devoted to news for members belonging to the local unions and general committees under the Railroad, Mechanical and Engineering Department. SMART Members rally for fair contract in Chicago On November 12, SMART Mechanical Department members joined with Transporta [...]
Career of a lifetime: Renato Favero’s 80 years of service
On October 5, 2021, SMART Local 218 celebrated the career and life of longtime member Renato Favero. Brother Favero, also known as “Notto” or “Not,” was presented with his 80-year membership plaque for good standing by General President Joseph Sellers, Jr., International Repr [...]