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University of Tennessee Shuttle Operators Seal First Deal
The campus shuttle operators for the University of Tennessee’s transportation service unanimously ratified their first agreement with their employer after choosing SMART representation last year, Alternate Vice President – Bus Alvy Hughes reports. The members of newly formed [...]
Charles Holt Named NEMIC Administrator
Charles Holt has been named Administrator for the National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC). Holt, who took over the top spot at NEMIC when James Page left to head the International Training Institute, had been the director of research for NEMIC. A former instruc [...]
New Issue of the Members’ Journal Online Now!
The newest issue of the Members’ Journal is now available online. Some of the highlights from this issue include: GP Nigro: A Fond Farewell; GST Sellers: Growing Stronger Together Certified Welders In High Demand Rebuilding An Iconic Copper Roof In St Louis Local 31 M [...]
Sheet Metal Local 17 Signs Boston Service Contractor
For several years, the SMART subsidized organizer in Eastern Massachusetts has been in contact with Phil Frappier at Phil’s HVAC in Braintree, MA, about signing a contract with Sheet Metal Local 17 in Boston. After seeing the real world training and experience of SMART member [...]
NLRB Considers New Rules to Limit Non-Member Grievance Representation
According to Politico, The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) newest focus might be on limiting the right-to-work movement’s pitch of required representation of non-union workers. In a call for briefs yesterday, the agency said it may allow a union to collect [...]
AAR: Statistics confirm rail safety advancements
Latest safety statistics released by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in April confirmed 2014 was the safest year on record for freight train operations in the United States, according to the Association of American Railroads. Highlights of FRA freight rail safety da [...]
Amtrak announces Train Days tour, exhibit locations
WASHINGTON – Amtrak is partnering with NOOK by Barnes & Noble, Chuggington and others at select Amtrak Train Days (ATD) events taking place across the country this spring, summer and fall. These celebrations are occurring in more than 20 locations with the official kick-o [...]
Indiana Workers, Employers Unite Against Attempt to Eliminate Common Construction Wage
Construction workers were joined on Monday, April 13th by construction contractors and community groups at the Indiana Statehouse in their opposition to GOP attempts to eliminate that state’s Common Construction Wage. Workers across the state are making their voices he [...]