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ITI hires first-ever curriculum writer
For the first time in its more-than-50-year history, the International Training Institute (ITI) has hired a full-time curriculum writer on staff, Mark Colone. The Pennsylvania native comes to the ITI after a long history of working with the union training fund on curricu [...]
Pickens named NEMI field staff representative
Joe Pickens officially joined NEMI as a field staff representative for the Midwest region on April 1. In this role, he serves as a liaison for local unions and members of SMART, helping identify solutions and opportunities in the market. The Virginia resident entered the appr [...]
Local 280 apprentices build working R2D2 model
Five Local 280 (Vancouver, B.C.) apprentices at the Sheet Metal Workers’ Training Centre (SMWTC) have mastered the Forces of creativity, problem-solving and hard work by creating a life-size, working R2-D2 model — complete with a soundboard and spinning head — for their fourt [...]
Local 46 apprentices help restore historic trolley car
This article was originally published on WNYLaborToday.com. When it comes to giving back to the Rochester, N.Y., community, SMART Local 46 members are ready, willing and able to do what they can, when they can. In 2023, that meant giving their time and skills at the Rochester [...]
SMART Army Virginia proves TD members are essential — on and off the job
Union railroaders across Virginia came together in a proud display of solidarity and service during the SMART Army’s month of community action in April. From rallying together to fight childhood cancer to supporting local food banks and honoring area veterans, SMART-TD member [...]
Local 19 builds ramp for wheelchair-using retiree
Union solidarity is everlasting, and Local 19 (Philadelphia, Pa.) apprentices proved that on April 4, 2024 — installing an accessibility ramp for a retired member who recently started using a wheelchair. “It only took several hours to install, but this ramp will help the reti [...]
SMART members demonstrate union artistry at N.Y. Capitol
The artistry of union craftsmanship was on full display in New York in early 2024. Members of Local 83 performed stunning copper work at the New York State Capitol in Albany, with help from Local 40 (Connecticut), Local 17 (Boston) and Local 63 (Western Mass.). The approximat [...]
Sheet metal industry partners collaborate on Wauwatosa East High School HVAC laboratory
SMART Local 18 members and signatory contractors are working to spread the word about rewarding careers in the union sheet metal industry for young people across Wisconsin. Wauwatosa East High School has partnered with local mechanical contractor firms JM Brennan and TOTAL Me [...]