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Ohio SLB explains on ‘The Union Edge: Labor’s Talk Radio’ why Right-to-Work is Wrong
The SMART TD Ohio State Legislative Board’s Director Stuart Gardner and Assistant Director Ralph Leichliter went on The Union Edge: Labor’s Talk Radio to explain to listeners why Right-to-Work is Wrong not just for Ohioans, but for all working families. Click here [...]Deadline approaching for San Antonio Regional Meeting!
SMART TD is proud to recognize that the Grand Hyatt Hotel, San Antonio, TX has gone from a Non-Union Hotel to a Union Hotel! We are happy to support our union brothers and sisters in Texas by holding our 2017 Western Regional Meeting at this amazing union hotel located along [...]
Fellow member needs your help!
Maureen “Moe” Johnson of SMART TD Local 1374 out of New Castle, Pa., has been diagnosed with lung cancer. If you live in the western Pa., or eastern Ohio area, please consider attending the benefit listed below. Johnson is a single mom and has lost her health insu [...]Three railroad safety bills – first hearing May 4 in Ohio Senate
Ohio State Senators Kenny Yuko (D) and Michael Skindell (D) are leading the effort to make Ohio railroads safer for crews and communities. The following three railroad legislative initiatives are scheduled for a first hearing Thursday, May 4 at 9:00 am at the Ohio Statehouse [...]
President Trump appoints Miscimarra as NLRB chairman
Washington – Philip A. Miscimarra has been named chairman of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) by President Donald J. Trump. “It is a great honor to be named NLRB Chairman by the President,” Miscimarra said. “The Board has the important responsibility of apply [...]
North Dakota locals holding ‘Spring Swing Meetings’ April 25-28
North Dakota locals will be holding informational meetings for their members the last week in April. These meetings provide an opportunity to learn about your benefits and visit with international officers, general chairmen, and representatives from the Railroad Retirement Bo [...]
Express Scripts – EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® Auto-Injectors recall
Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) and access to this product is critical in the event of an emergency. Meridian Medical Technologies, a Pfizer company and Mylan’s manufacturing partner for EpiPen Auto-Injector [...]
House seeks funding for transit security in wake of Russia subway attack
After a subway attack in Russia this week, more than 80 representatives asked House appropriators to make sure that the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) will be fully funded. Lawmakers said TSGP could face deep funding cuts under President Trump’s budget. “We [...]