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Category: Spring 2025
After spending four decades representing workers, Brodar prepares for a new chapter
After spending four decades representing workers, SMART-TD’s General Counsel Kevin Brodar retired at the end of 2024.
SMART pride: Members detail the fruits of union labor
SMART members detailed their pride as union members for the quarterly BE4ALL challenge.
New member benefit: Union EAP
SMART members at participating local unions now have access to an employee assistance program called Union EAP.
In memoriam: SMART-TD’s Dan Bonawitz
On January 24, 2025, SMART-TD announced the passing of our beloved union brother, Dan Bonawitz. Dan’s unwavering dedication to his fellow workers, his passion for justice and his tireless advocacy for safety and equality left an indelible mark on the SMART-TD community. We mourn the loss of Dan Bonawitz, a dedicated union brother who spent nearly two decades fighting for workers' rights, safety, and equality. His tireless advocacy has left an impactful legacy within the SMART-TD community.
Scavone retires after 44 years of service
After 44 years spent as a proud union sheet metal worker, local officer and International organizer, Local 73 (Chicago, Ill.) member Anthony “Tony” Scavone retired on December 31, 2024
Chacon retires after decades of service, organizing success
Dan Chacon dedicated more than 14 years of service to the SMART International Association as an International organizer, a position in which he served from April 2010 until his retirement on December 31, 2024.
May retires after stellar financial stewardship
December 31, 2024 marked the retirement of Warren May, SMART’s controller since July 2019. His departure marks the conclusion of a remarkable chapter in our organization’s history; one that bolstered our union’s financial strength and forged a strong foundation for future generations.
Mulcahy retires with legacy of leadership
Kevin Mulcahy, a 42-year member of SMART Local 63 (Western Mass.) and longtime International staff member, retired on July 31, 2024, bringing an end to decades of leadership and activism on behalf of SMART members.