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Education Department helps new business managers strengthen local unions
The SMART Education Department held its New Business Managers class in St. Louis, Mo., during the week of November 18, 2024. The new business and regional managers built comradery throughout the week as they worked on different group exercises focused on managing their local unions. As part of the course, participants created strategic action plans […] The post Education Department helps new business managers strengthen local unions appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 4
Fight for Fairness: Help advocate for safety in rail and transit
We need your help fighting a "winter flurry” of rule change requests that will erode our safety on the job. Proposals by BNSF, CPKC and an Association of American Railroads proposal are up for grabs. Learn what’s at stake and what you can do today to help The post Fight for Fairness: Help advocate for safety in rail and transit appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 2
General President Coleman’s Thanksgiving message to members
"Today is a day to gather with those we hold dear. From the essential workers who manufacture, build and install the HVAC systems that keep our air clean and healthy, to the railroaders and transit operators who literally keep our supply chain moving — and who, even today, are transporting passengers and freight where they need to be — we know just how valuable these moments are." The post General President Coleman’s Thanksgiving message to members appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 28
LA safety innovations lead the nation!
Groundbreaking initiatives in Los Angeles set new national safety standards in 2024 for bus and transit professionals across the U.S. SMART-TD's LACMTA General Committee (GO-875) continues to lead the way forward. The post LA safety innovations lead the nation! appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 27
From The Ballast: Editorial By Wes Ekstedt, 13-year member of Local 445 (Galesburg, Illinois)
We have seen the reach of corporate interests increase and the consequences have had a negative influence. Some may think that Trump will help. Some may think the Democrats are the answer. I believe both of those groups are wrong. We will have battles that will decide not only our safety, but the existence of our positions. We will not win those battles if we allow division among ourselves. The post From The Ballast: Editorial By Wes Ekstedt, 13-year member of Local 445 (Galesburg, Illinois) appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 26

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