5,500 more signatures are needed to protect Santa Cruz METRO funding, preserve more than 100 union jobs, and maintain critical transit services for working families. Read on to learn how SMART-TD members can help keep the campaign moving forward.
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— May 14
On May 11, 2026, New Jersey’s Senate Labor Committee heard testimony, including from SMART-TD, on the state’s recently adopted regulations surrounding the ABC Test for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee. This is a critically important distinction, but our union reminded lawmakers that the issue is much larger: it’s about the future of work in New Jersey and solidifying its reputation as a leader in worker-centric issues. Read on for a recap of the hearing.
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— May 14
Your voice is needed in SMART-TD’s fight to end the practice of Drones being used for our observation testing. Read on to see how your experience with the distractions and dangers these devices cause is the linchpin to getting a federal ban.
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— May 13
Pittsburgh welcomed SMART leaders, staff and members as the Recruitment and Retention Council kicked off the first day of the Three-Pack Attack — the three-day meeting of the Recruitment and Retention, Production and Sign, and Roofing and Building Enclosure Councils. From child care and worker protections to recruitment tools and workforce partnerships, the first day in Pittsburgh centered one shared goal: expanding opportunity for current and future SMART members.
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— May 12
