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Sheet metal union leaders get to work on first day of Leadership Conference
Following the 2023 SMART Leadership Conference day one joint session, Transportation Division and sheet metal union leaders went their separate ways for industry-specific sessions. General President Michael Coleman began the sheet metal session with remarks that detailed the [...]
Vice President John D. Whitaker III passes away at age 50
Vice President John D. “J.D.” Whitaker III, whose vital and key roles in negotiating numerous contracts on the general committee and national levels that improved the lives of many SMART-TD rail members, passed away July 27, 2023, of cancer. VP Whitaker was 50 years old. “It [...]
CSX enhances conductor training with additional week of hands-on experience
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 31, 2023) – CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers — Transportation Division (SMART-TD) announced they are partnering to extend CSX’s conductor training program to five weeks from the p [...]
Special Focus: This is our time
SMART members positioned for unprecedented opportunity The time is now for our union. Across all the industries and crafts represented in our union — HVAC installation, railroading, indoor air quality, transit operation, architectural sheet metal, production, sign work, bus o [...]
This is our time
General President's Message
This is our time to prepare for a changing world
General Secretary-Treasurer's Message
Bus and transit workers deserve protection
SMART Transportation Division President's Message
Raising the standards for all workers
Director of Canadian Affairs message