Category: Front Page — SM
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SMART General President Michael Coleman’s statement on No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act
Read General President Coleman's statement on the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act, which would fix the exclusion of workers governed by the Railway Labor Act from a tax break on overtime pay.
Third annual Production Institute trains leaders, graduates first class
The SMART Education Department and Production Workers Department held the third annual Production Institute in Indianapolis, Ind., during the week of August 25, 2025 — bringing together union officials from across North America, including rank-and-file stewards, to train on how to effectively represent SMART production members.
Western States hold first apprenticeship contest since 2011
SMART Local 104 and the Bay Area Industry Training Fund hosted the Western States Apprentice Contest on July 18-19, 2025, at its Livermore, California, training center. Sixteen apprentices from five locals participated in the first contest in the region since 2011.SMART Railroad, Mechanical and Engineering Department members on Union Pacific unanimously ratify tentative agreement
After the SMART Railroad, Mechanical and Engineering Department (SMART-MD) reached a tentative agreement for SMART-MD members working on Union Pacific Railroad (UP), the American Arbitration Association has finalized the vote count and advised that members ratified their agreement unanimously.
SMART Canada statement on Labour Day
SMART Canada statement on Labour Day 2025.SMART General President Michael Coleman’s statement on removal of STB member Robert Primus
SMART General President Michael Coleman's statement on the removal of STB member Robert Primus.
Report: Department of Energy delays funding for energy efficiency work in public schools
Following President Trump’s January executive orders regarding funds from the infrastructure law, the United States Department of Energy delayed funding awards for the Renew America’s Schools program, which has put SMART members to work nationwide, to conduct a review for alignment with the new administration’s policies. So far, it is unclear whether the Department of Energy has resumed committing FY 2025 funds for the program.
SMART General President Michael Coleman’s statement on ICE detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
On Monday, August 25, Kilmar Abrego Garcia attended a mandatory check-in with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in Baltimore, where he was detained. Read SMART General President Michael Coleman's response.