Category: Members Journal
Region III Apprenticeship Contest showcases the next generation of journeyworkers
The Local 435 (Northern Fla.) JATC hosted the SMART Region III Apprenticeship Contest at its JATC on March 22–23, bringing together 27 contestants from nine local unions for a prestigious competition spanning two full days. The event showcased the talent and skills of appren [...]
Special Focus: FRA announces federal regulation requiring two-person freight crews nationwide
SMART members, allies submitted 13,000 comments in favor of the regulation On April 2, 2024, after a yearslong effort by SMART-TD members and leadership, United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Admini [...]
Taking action for our families — and our futures
General President's Message
Solidarity is how we win
General Secretary-Treasurer's Message
Building something great
SMART Transportation Division President's Message
Preparing for the new economy — Building It Green!
Director of Canadian Affairs message
Biden-Harris administration finalizes executive order requiring PLAs on large federal projects
On December 18, 2023, the Biden-Harris administration announced regulations that will implement President Biden’s executive order requiring project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal construction projects costing $35 million or more. The executive order is expected to create [...]
DOL finalizes rule on classifying workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act
On Tuesday, January 9, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule to help workers and employers better understand how to analyze who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This rule, which went into effect Ma [...]