Category: Talking SMART
TALKING SMART is the podcast of the the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, a diverse union of more than 200,000 members. Each episode, we bring you news, guests and discussions of interest to working families across the United States and Canada.
We are a member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network — working people’s voices, broadcasting worldwide 24 hours a day.
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The SMART Member Assistance Program
The October 2021 episode of Talking SMART focused on suicide prevention, substance abuse disorder and all the resources and support available to our members through the SMART Member Assistance Program, or SMART MAP.Union Mentorship and the “I Got Your Back” Campaign
The August 2021 episode of Talking SMART explored the power of union mentorship and SMART's "I Got Your Back" campaign.![](https://www.smart-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2PC-Pic-Rear-1-1-1024x577.jpg)
Long Trains, Two-Person Crews and Freight Rail Safety
In the June 2021 Talking SMART episode, we dug into freight rail issues that affect both the safety of railroad workers and the safety of communities around the country. Our featured guests were SMART Transportation Division Kansas State Legislative Director Ty Dragoo and former Transportation Division Nebraska State Legislative Director Bob Borgeson.![](https://www.smart-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Am-Jobs-Plan-Biden-at-Podium.jpg)
The 1st 100 Days of the Biden-Harris Administration
The May 2021 episode of Talking SMART focused on how the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris administration impacted SMART members and industries.![](https://www.smart-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/retirees-1-1024x384.jpg)