News Archive
Wildfire Smoke Is a Workplace Hazard. Don’t Ignore It.
With wildfires affecting air quality in the Midwest and Eastern states, SMART-TD is reminding our members that no train is worth risking you or your co-workers' health and safety. Read on to know your rights.
TRO Issued to SMART-TD Members on CSX to Refrain from Self-Help
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) to SMART-TD members working on CSXT. Read the full document.
One Month Left to Register for the Baltimore RTS!
There’s only one month left to register for the upcoming Baltimore Regional Training Seminar (RTS) that’s scheduled for the end of August. Read on to learn what you need to know and make plans to finalize your registration and book your hotel room today!
SMART leaders train to engage union members with new communications class
SMART local officers gathered in St. Louis, Missouri, from June 23-26, to build the skills and strategies needed to engage current and future members — from the jobsite, to the union hall, to social media.
Local 1590 Unanimously Ratifies New Agreement with WeDriveU
After years of being passed around to various properties while working under an old contract, Local 1590 (Anaheim, Calif.) has unanimously ratified an agreement with WeDriveU! Read on to learn how the members refused to give in and fought for what they wanted despite multiple setbacks.
Las Vegas sheet metal union grows membership, wins better pay for Nevada workers
Throughout the state of Nevada, SMART Local 88 (Las Vegas) is organizing to grow its membership, strengthen union contractors and create more opportunities for members. That organizing has paid off, with the local recruiting sheet metal workers from nonunion competitors to meet ongoing workforce demands.
A future in the trades: Local 33, Heavy Metal Summer Experience recruit the next generation in Wheeling
In Wheeling, West Virginia, SMART Local 33 and the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE) are showing young people in the area what it’s like to earn a great living while working in the sheet metal trade. Out of 19 participants, nine are now working for union contractors as Local 33 apprentices, with three more set to join.
“Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is”: SMART-TD Challenges CSX to Make Its Current Contract Offer Public
CSX employees deserve answers, not games and half-truths. Read on to see why SMART-TD is calling Jacksonville’s bluff and telling the railroad to show its cards.