Category: Front Page
Local 206 member discusses pride in union solidarity
As part of the Spring 2024 BE4ALL Contest, union workers across the country submitted their answers to the question: Why are you proud to be a SMART union member? In his answer, Local 206 (San Diego, Calif.) member Gustavo Orozco discussed the broad nature of his union pride, [...]
GP Coleman to SMART-TD NTS attendees: “We will fight for the membership”
SMART General President Michael Coleman addressed attendees at the SMART Transportation Division National Training Seminar (NTS) in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 9th, reiterating the solidarity that powers our union and committing himself fully to winning the pay, dignity, safety [...]
DOL memo states that TAB workers on Davis-Bacon projects are entitled to prevailing wage
On July 10, in a HUGE win for SMART members, the Department of Labor issued a memo stating that workers who perform testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) work on HVAC systems that are involved in the construction, alteration and/or repair work on Davis-Bacon Act projects are entitled to prevailing wage coverage.
Local 435 lifts working conditions, pay and benefits in Gainesville
Florida is a so-called “right-to-work” state, where unions consistently weather anti-worker attacks from corporate-beholden lawmakers seeking to weaken our collective bargaining power. But that hasn’t stopped SMART Local 435 (Jacksonville, Fla.) from organizing.
Fourth of July 2024: General President Coleman’s message to members
Brothers, sisters and friends, On behalf of myself and the SMART General Executive Council, I’d like to wish all of you a very happy Fourth of July. No matter where you are or how you’re observing the holiday, I hope all of you can take the time to relax with family and [...]
Local 85 apprentice organizes Atlanta union members for historic community service event
Local 85 apprentice Dyana Lee organized a "Unions Unite" event to foster solidarity and serve the Atlanta community.
Canada Day 2024: General President Coleman’s message to members
Brothers and sisters across Canada, Happy Canada Day from myself and the SMART General Executive Council. Wherever you are today, in cities and towns across the provinces and territories, I hope you can take the time to relax with friends and family. Canada Day commemorates t [...]
SMART General Secretary-Treasurer Powell transitions to directorial role; Local 265 President/Business Manager John Daniel assumes position
SMART General Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Powell announced his move to a directorial role, effective June 30, 2024, with Local 265 Business Manager John Daniel to assume the position.