News Archive
Help Available for Colorado members impacted by devastating wildfires
Colorado wildfires have upended members' lives. Read on to see how SMART-TD disaster relief is ready to help while fellow members rally support through donations.
Keep Your Voice Strong: Make Sure You Get Your Ballot
Your voice matters in this year’s local union elections. Read on to learn why updating your contact information is essential for every member to make sure they are heard.
After Succumbing to Pancreatic Cancer, Local 1534 Member’s Family Needs Our Help
Brother Ricky Karlecke (Local 1534, Chicago, Ill.) fought a brave battle with an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer that sadly ended when he passed away on June 21, 2026. As his family prepares to lay him to rest, read on to find out how you can help ease their financial burden.
Workers across New York and New Jersey experience the SMART difference
New York City, one of the most famous metropolises of the world, is built, moved and powered by union members. And in New York and New Jersey, SMART Local 137 and Local 28 are working constantly to create more opportunities for union members, expand the number of unionized contractors performing work in the region, and help workers experience the difference in pay, benefits and quality of life that comes from SMART membership.
Register and Reserve Your Room for the Baltimore RTS Today!
If you plan on attending the 2026 Baltimore Regional Training Seminar (RTS) and have not registered or booked your hotel room yet, please do so now while there’s still space available! Read on for the important details that you need to know about our last RTS of 2026.
St. Paul RTS Shatters Attendance Record While Building the Next Generation of Leaders
Record attendance at the St. Paul Regional Training Seminar equipped 330-plus local officers with leadership, legal, financial, and election skills to strengthen union representation. Read on for details.
Solidarity pays off for new SMART members in Illinois
In May 2026, the employees of Energy Services in Naperville, Illinois demonstrated the power of solidarity when they voted 17-3 to join SMART Local 265. The National Labor Relations Board election itself was decisive; it was also the culmination of months of organizing and years of relationships built among coworkers who viewed one another as more than just fellow employees.
Incoming Heat Wave Reminds Us to Take Safety Measures on the Rails
With most of the country bracing for extreme temperatures this week, working safely in the heat is top of mind for many railroaders. Read on to learn more about how you can help prevent heat-related illnesses and emergencies before they happen.