Category: Front Page
SMART-TD Alt. National Legislative Director Cassity highlights push for rail safety laws
Media outlets and elected officials continue to spotlight rail safety in the wake of derailments in East Palestine, Ohio, Raymond, Minn. and states across the country. That makes it even more crucial for SMART members, families and allies to get involved in the fight for rail [...]
Arizona chip plant megaprojects create hundreds of jobs for sheet metal workers
New chip plant megaprojects continue to create jobs for SMART sheet metal workers across North America – including in Arizona, where huge projects have led to unprecedented job growth and a boom in the membership of SM Local 259 (Phoenix, Ariz.) “We’ve been able to increase o [...]
New SMART News features interviews with GP Sellers, incoming GP Coleman, an update on rail legislation following East Palestine, and more
SMART released the latest episode of SMART News on Wednesday, March 29. Episode seven features General President Joseph Sellers' first interview since announcing his retirement, as well as an interview with incoming General President Michael Coleman.
Government of Canada’s 2023 Federal Budget a win for SMART members, union workers
The Government of Canada released its 2023 Federal Budget on March 28, 2023, outlining the government’s priorities for the near- and long-term future. Importantly for union construction workers and SMART members, the 2023 budget makes enormous investments in a green energy system that will be largely built by union labor.
SMART General President Joseph Sellers, Jr. to retire in May 2023
Joseph Sellers, Jr., general president of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART), announced his retirement on January 24, 2023. Sellers will retire on May 31, 2023, and will be succeeded by current Assistant to the General President Michael Coleman.
TCU & Shop-Craft Coalition reaches tentative agreement with Amtrak
On Thursday, March 23 – after 15 months of negotiations – the TCU & Shop-Craft Coalition reached a tentative agreement with Amtrak to settle each organization’s respective Section 6 notices for this round of bargaining. The coalition is comprised of the SMART Mechanical D [...]
SMART statement on President Biden’s veto of HJ Resolution 30
Today, President Biden vetoed HJ Resolution 30, which would have rescinded the Department of Labor’s rule entitled “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights.” In response, SMART issued the following statement: “Day [...]
Second BE4ALL Toolbox Talk promotes “Effective Communication”
The Belonging and Excellence for All (BE4ALL) Committee launched its second Toolbox Talk on March 16 – part of the committee’s ongoing work to strengthen SMART and the unionized sheet metal industry by making all members feel welcome, on and off the job. Toolbox Talk #2, titled “Effective Communication,” addresses the important steps that can be taken to avoid miscommunication and conflict on the jobsite