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Don’t let outsiders drive a wedge between us
No one deserves to wake up in the morning and wonder, is today going to be the day that I'm verbally assaulted while I'm doing my job? Is someone going to lay hands on me, spit on me, stab me, shoot me? No one deserves to wake up and wonder “is today the day that I lose limbs? That I suffer a career or life altering injury? Is today the day that I don't make it home?” That's not Republican. That's not Democrat. That is union. And we should stand united when we talk about these issues. Do not let someone else drive a wedge between you. We must move forward together. The post Don’t let outsiders drive a wedge between us appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 7
Education Department hosts class on so-called “right to work” to boost member engagement, organizing
The SMART Education Department held its new “Right to Work and Member Retention” class in Detroit, Mich., during the week of September 30th. The class focused on the open shop movement, the impact of so-called right to work, strategies for improving membership retention, and the critical role that union leaders play in maintaining local union […] The post Education Department hosts class on so-called “right to work” to boost member engagement, organizing appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 7
Aid distribution powered by member generosity
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our union has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to supporting one another in times of crisis. Thanks to your generous contributions, SMART and our general president, Michael Coleman, have established three distribution centers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. These centers provide immediate assistance to our members. The post Aid distribution powered by member generosity appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 4
SMART-MD members ratify agreements with BNSF, CSX-T and NS
The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) Railroad, Mechanical and Engineering Department (MD) members employed on BNSF, CSX-T and Norfolk Southern Railway have voted to ratify their respective collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). Members voted in favor of the CBAs by 69% (BNSF), 68% (CSX) and 62% (NS). With these agreements ratified, […] The post SMART-MD members ratify agreements with BNSF, CSX-T and NS appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 4
SMART members helping SMART members recover from Hurricane Helene
SMART has announced a mobilization of members and volunteers to offer assistance to our brothers and sisters in the hurricane recovery effort. The post SMART members helping SMART members recover from Hurricane Helene appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 3

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