Rail labor’s largest coalition reaches dead end on path to voluntary agreement

The Coordinated Bargaining Coalition (CBC) released the following statement on January 24, 2022: After more than two years of bargaining with the major U.S. Class 1 railroads, discussions completely stalled last week. Accordingly, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the R [...]

Statement on One Year Anniversary of Biden-Harris Administration

Washington, DC—Today marks the first year of the Biden-Harris administration. In response, SMART issued the following statement. “Our union proudly endorsed Joe Biden for President because he promised to be the most pro-union president in history, and he has delivered o [...]

SASMI Offers Two New COVID Benefits

Effective January 1, 2022 SASMI will offer two new COVID related benefits. A Vaccination Benefit and an Interference with work Benefit Vaccination Benefit To encourage all participants to receive a vaccination to protect against COVID-19, members ($200.00) and their covered e [...]

Happy Holidays from SMART

As you gather with family and friends for the holidays, we want to thank you for all you do — in your workplace, in your local union and in your community. We look forward to standing together and continuing on the progress we made building a better future for all of us in 20 [...]

SMART Applauds U.S. House Passage of Build Back Better Act

Washington, DC—Today the House passed the Build Back Better Act. In response, SMART issued the following statement. “We commend the House for passing the Build Back Better Act. This legislation is a monumental investment in American families, will revitalize our economy and c [...]

SMART Statement on Signing of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Today, President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. SMART General President Joseph Sellers and rank-and-file union members joined him at the signing ceremony.  SMART issued the following statement after the ceremony: WASHINGTON, DC — “ [...]

SMART Statement On Passage of Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

Yesterday the House passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In response, SMART issued the following statement. Washington, DC— “The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a significant achievement to create and protect good, union jobs in the cons [...]