Category: Talking SMART
TALKING SMART is the podcast of the the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, a diverse union of more than 200,000 members. Each episode, we bring you news, guests and discussions of interest to working families across the United States and Canada.
We are a member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network — working people’s voices, broadcasting worldwide 24 hours a day.
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Organize, organize, organize!
For this episode of Talking SMART, we sat down with SMART Local 28 Business Agent Marvin Tavarez to discuss his journey going from working non-union to being organized into SMART. He breaks down some of the myths about organizing into our union versus taking a more traditional full apprenticeship route.
Stepping up the fight for freight rail safety following recent derailments
The fight to improve freight rail safety following the devastating derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was the focus of the March 2023 episode of the Talking SMART podcast.
Megaprojects prompt new benefits and incentives for sheet metal travelers
A wave of new megaprojects – or projects valued at over $1 billion – is creating unprecedented job opportunities for SMART sheet metal workers across the United States and Canada, as well as driving new changes and growth in the benefits available to SMART members.
Belonging and Excellence for All (BE4ALL)
Be4All is a bold, long-term effort to transform the unionized sheet metal industry by creating workplace and business environments that are welcoming and foster belonging for ALL workers and contractors.
SMART Army Canada Mobilizes for Terry Fox Cancer Run
The October 2022 episode of Talking SMART focused on suicide prevention, substance abuse disorder and all the resources and support available to our members through the SMART Member Assistance Program, or SMART MAP.
Securing Our Future Through Organizing
SMART Local 33 (Ohio) Organizer and Director of Partnership Development Eli Baccus discusses the importance of organizing and different strategic approaches.
“You’re either at the table, or you’re on the menu”
This episode we sit down with two more SMART members who have successfully run for elected office. We discuss their sheet metal and transportation careers, what motivated them to run for elected office, specific steps they took to build and run successful campaigns and key issues they focused on once in office.
SMART Member Brings Voice of Working Families to CT Statehouse
A conversation with 25-year sheet metal worker and Connecticut State Rep. Joe de la Cruz.