News Archive
SMART statement on Women’s Equal Pay Day 2023
Each year, Women’s Equal Pay Day recognizes and raises awareness around gender pay inequality. SMART released the following statement on Women’s Equal Pay Day 2023: “Today is Women’s Equal Pay Day – the date that symbolizes the ongoing state of the gender pay gap. On av [...]
Railway Safety Act top of mind at Senate’s NS hearing
Last week’s much-anticipated hearing of the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Environment and Public Works featured a discussion of the Norfolk Southern derailment and the subsequent release of chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio. The spectacle of seeing NS CEO Alan Shaw fend off ques [...]
SMART News highlights the labor advocacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. changed the course of history, leading a pioneering crusade for racial justice and civil rights. Unfortunately, his bold vision for the country and the world is often diluted in favor of a sanitized version of history, and many important characteri [...]
From the Ballast: Accountability? Shaw didn’t show it
“From the Ballast” is an open column for SMART Transportation Division rail members to state their perspective on issues related to the railroad industry. Members of the union are encouraged to submit content by emailing to news_TD@smart-union.org. Columns are published at th [...]
SMART tradeswoman details benefits of union sheet metal apprenticeship
In a video profile for Women In Construction Week 2023, Local 17's Kerry Sampson talked about her apprenticeship experience and the life-changing impact of joining SMART.
Maryland SMART members, building trades workers rally for Prince George’s County project labor agreement
Prince George’s (PG) County in Maryland is currently considering a project labor agreement (PLA) for the county’s blueprint schools program, which will use a public-private partnership model for more than $1 billion in school construction in the county. The PLA, which has fac [...]
Boston journeyperson details her sheet metal career in member profile video
In a video profile for Women In Construction Week 2023, Local 17's Adrian Mobley took SMART through a day on the job and discussed her journey in the trade.
Utah rail safety bill awaits signature of governor
As has been documented, we’ve been pushing quite a few pieces of rail safety legislation in many states. Of all the places SMART has legislation, Utah State Legislative Director Dan Brewer may have had the most-ambitious agenda this cycle especially considering his state has [...]