News Archive
SMART solidarity leads to unanimous contract victory at Tri-Rail
In so-called “right-to-work” states like Florida — the home of commuter rail service Tri-Rail — union workers are often forced to overcome multiple obstacles during contract negotiations. On the one hand, they’re trying to make gains on pay, benefits and working conditions. O [...]
SMART Canada wins funding to help members take on clean energy work
On March 18, 2025, Steven MacKinnon, minister of Jobs and Families in Canada, visited the SMART Local 47 (Ottawa, Ontario) training centre to announce $67 million in funding for unions to enhance training, aimed at ensuring skilled trades workers lead the transition to the clean economy of the future.
After spending four decades representing workers, Brodar prepares for a new chapter
After spending four decades representing workers, SMART-TD’s General Counsel Kevin Brodar retired at the end of 2024.
SMART pride: Members detail the fruits of union labor
SMART members detailed their pride as union members for the quarterly BE4ALL challenge.
New member benefit: Union EAP
SMART members at participating local unions now have access to an employee assistance program called Union EAP.
In memoriam: SMART-TD’s Dan Bonawitz
On January 24, 2025, SMART-TD announced the passing of our beloved union brother, Dan Bonawitz. Dan’s unwavering dedication to his fellow workers, his passion for justice and his tireless advocacy for safety and equality left an indelible mark on the SMART-TD community. We mourn the loss of Dan Bonawitz, a dedicated union brother who spent nearly two decades fighting for workers' rights, safety, and equality. His tireless advocacy has left an impactful legacy within the SMART-TD community.
Scavone retires after 44 years of service
After 44 years spent as a proud union sheet metal worker, local officer and International organizer, Local 73 (Chicago, Ill.) member Anthony “Tony” Scavone retired on December 31, 2024
Chacon retires after decades of service, organizing success
Dan Chacon dedicated more than 14 years of service to the SMART International Association as an International organizer, a position in which he served from April 2010 until his retirement on December 31, 2024.