The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual report in January 2023, revealing a growth in domestic union membership and illustrating the urgency with which unions like SMART must organize nonunion workers and lobby for new labor laws.
The Belonging and Excellence for ALL (BE4ALL) Committee launched its first-ever Toolbox Talk on January 19, 2023 — the initial step in an ongoing effort designed to educate, spread awareness and help strengthen SMART and the unionized sheet metal industry. Toolbox Talk #1, ti [...]
Ohio native Cassandra Kline has been hired as NEMIC’s director of building construction technology, serving as a field representative to SMART locals all over the United States and Canada.
Ohio native Cassandra Kline has been hired as NEMIC’s director of building construction technology, serving as a field representative to SMART locals all over the United States and Canada.
Ohio native Cassandra Kline has been hired as NEMIC’s director of building construction technology, serving as a field representative to SMART locals all over the United States and Canada.
In the aftermath of February’s rail disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, Ohio State Legislative Director testified before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee held a key hearing on March 22 on “Improving Rail Safety in Response to the East Palestine Derailment.”
New rail safety rules mandate two-person crews for freight trains traveling in Ohio and require wayside defect detectors be installed 10-15 miles apart. In 1993, newly elected President Bill Clinton was taking the reins from George H.W. Bush. “Home Improvement,” & [...]
June is an important month for SMART: It marks 18 months since the launch of the Belonging and Excellence for All (BE4ALL) effort. This represents a significant milestone for our organization. It underscores our commitment to creating environments where all workers feel se [...]
The SMART MAP offers mental health awareness and action training, enabling SMART mentors to provide support for members struggling with substance use disorder or mental health issues.
Pro-labor elected officials in Michigan restored workers’ right to collectively bargain and ensured workers are offered competitive wages, finally rewarding the efforts of union workers and allies. House Democrats voted on March 8 to repeal the state’s decade-old so-cal [...]