SMART members, including those working on job sites, production shops, bus and transit operators along with those work on the freight railroads, interact with the public on a daily basis and are at a heightened risk of contracting communicable diseases.
This requires that each member be vigilant, be prepared and come together.
Below are links from each Canadian Province and Territory for members and workers effected by the societal disruptions caused by the COVID-19 virus.
PROVINCES
British Columbia https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support
Alberta https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
Saskatchewan https://www.saskatchewan.ca/~/link.aspx?_id=380105922B1249708F22D35E974FE476&_z=z
Manitoba https://manitoba.ca/covid19/
Ontario https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
Quebec https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/
New Brunswick https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/ocmoh/cdc/content/respiratory_diseases/coronavirus.html
Nova Scotia https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/
Newfoundland https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/
Prince Edwards Island https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/covid-19
TERRITORIES
Northwest Territories https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety-notices
Yukon Territories https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/health-concerns-diseases-and-conditions/find-information-about-coronavirus-covid
Nunavut https://gov.nu.ca/health/information/covid-19-novel-coronavirus
State Resources and Benefits
The following are online links to U.S. states and some local municipal resources for workers that have been impacted by COVID-19. Within these links are resources for Unemployment Insurance as well as other support services.
ALABAMA
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance Program
- Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Unemployment Benefits FAQS
- How to file an unemployment insurance claim
- Alabama Department of Labor Resource Page
ALASKA
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance Program
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) main resource page for State of Alaska Employees
- FAQs for claimants filing for unemployment benefits due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ARIZONA
- Unemployment Insurance Benefits
- FAQs About COVID-19 & Earned Paid Sick Time (rev. March 17, 2020)
- Updates on changes to Unemployment Insurance, additional benefits and services due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ARKANSAS
- Press Release: Governor Hutchinson Expedites Unemployment Benefits For Those Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program
- How to file an unemployment insurance claim
- Notice to individuals inquiring about the availability of Unemployment Insurance Benefits as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
CALIFORNIA
- California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO resource page for workers and families impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- San Mateo Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO list of benefits & resources available to workers and families in their region impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Support services for workers and employers impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- FAQs on Unemployment Insurance, benefits and support services due to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
- Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
- Contains information on how to apply for different benefits (Disability Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Unemployment Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Workers’ Compensation) depending on your circumstances.
- California Department of Public Health – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Guidance Documents
- County of Santa Clara: Assistance & Guidance for Businesses and Workers Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- San Francisco: Assistance & Guidance for Businesses and Workers Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- State Health Exchange Enrollment for signing up to the state’s health insurance exchange
COLORADO
- Main information & resource page for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Health Emergency Leave with Pay Rules and FAQs
- Colorado Unemployment Insurance for Workers FAQs
- Colorado Emergency Child Care Collaborative
- State Health Exchange Enrollment for signing up to the state’s health insurance exchange
CONNECTICUT
- Unemployment Insurance FAQs for employers and employees impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Tips for filing for unemployment benefits if you have become unemployed due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- How to file for an unemployment insurance claim
- State Health Exchange Enrollment for signing up to the state’s health insurance exchange
DELAWARE
- Press Announcement: The Delaware Department of Labor Expands Unemployment Benefits to Workers Affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
- Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance FAQs Regarding the Potential Impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
- District of Columbia Department of Employment Services Operating Status
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance Program
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact Scenarios and Benefits Chart (outlines a COVID-19 scenario and the benefits you will receive)
- How to file an Unemployment Insurance claim
- Health Exchange Enrollment for signing up to the health insurance exchange
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
- New information for filing for unemployment, mandatory filing by employers for partial claims, and reemployment services
- How to file for unemployment insurance claim
- FAQs for claimants filing for unemployment benefits due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
HAWAII
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance Program
- Information on how to file an Unemployment Insurance claim online
- Benefits fact sheet for employees impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
IDAHO
- Information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Unemployment Insurance Program
- Clamaint FAQs about Unemployment Insurance and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Apply for Unemployment Insurance claim
ILLINOIS
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Unemployment Benefits
- Top 10 Things You Should Know About Unemployment Insurance and link to file Unemployment Insurance claim online
- Illinois Department of Labor FAQs Regarding COVID-19
INDIANA
- Indiana Department of Workforce Development update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Unemployment Insurance Program
- MEDIA ADVISORY: Indiana Department of Workforce Development to host statewide unemployment insurance webinars for Hoosiers impacted by COVID-19
- Indiana Unemployment Insurance FAQs for Coronavirus (COVID-19) work related issues
- Governor’s Order – Helping Hoosiers During COVID-19
IOWA
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program and the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Unemployment Insurance Benefits FAQs for employees impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
- How to file for Unemployment Insurance claim online
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KANSAS
- Unemployment Insurance and Coronavirus (COVID-19): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- COVID-19 Response Unemployment Insurance benefits and additional resources from the Kansas Department of Labor
- File for Unemployment Insurance claim online
KENTUCKY
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance Program
- To file an Unemployment Insurance claim
LOUISIANA
- Louisiana Response to employees impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Louisiana Workforce Commission Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information by Division
MAINE
- Unemployment Insurance FAQs regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Information about Coronavirus (COVID-19), unemployment benefits, and leave laws
- Resources for workers and businesses regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Maine’s leave laws
- To file an Unemployment Insurance claim online
MARYLAND
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
- FAQs about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Maryland’s Unemployment Insurance and benefits
- Apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits online
- State Health Exchange Enrollment for signing up to the state’s health insurance exchange
MASSACHUSETTS
- Information on Unemployment and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits online
- FAQs for employees unemployment claims impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Exempt Emergency Child Care
- State Health Exchange Enrollment for signing up to the state’s health insurance exchange
MICHIGAN
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) information – info for residents/communities, health care professionals, childcare and school administrators, employers and workers
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
- General information about the Workers Compensation Program
MINNESOTA
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Unemployment Benefits
- FAQs on Unemployment Insurance due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Apply for Unemployment Benefits online
- State Health Exchange Enrollment for signing up to the state’s health insurance exchange
MISSISSIPPI
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program, includes information on filing for unemployment insurance
MISSOURI
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs for Businesses and Workers
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources
- Apply for unemployment insurance claim online
MONTANA
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Guide for Montana Employers and Employees
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact Scenarios and Benefits Chart (outlines a COVID-19 scenario and the benefits you will receive)
- General information about Unemployment Insurance program
NEBRASKA
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources and information
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employee FAQs
- General information about Unemployment Insurance program
NEVADA
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
- File an Unemployment Insurance claim online
- State Health Exchange Enrollment for signing up to the state’s health insurance exchange
NEW HAMPSHIRE
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) mandatory notice – new policy re: visiting New Hampshire offices
- News Release: Governor Sununu Issues Three Emergency Orders To Provide Relief (re: utilities, housing, unemployment benefits)
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
NEW JERSEY
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO: COVID-19 Updates for New Jersey
- New Jersey Department of Labor Benefits and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employees Should Know
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Scenarios and Benefits Available (English)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Scenarios and Benefits Available (Spanish)
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
NEW MEXICO
- Information for workers and businesses affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
- Information For Individuals Experiencing Financial Hardship
NEW YORK
- New York State AFL-CIO
- General information about the Unemployment insurance program (includes updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19))
- Paid sick leave for Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacted New Yorkers
- State Health Exchange Enrollment for signing up to the state’s health insurance exchange
NORTH CAROLINA
- Unemployment Insurance changes due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
NORTH DAKOTA
- FAQs regarding Unemployment Insurance and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
https://www.jobsnd.com/unemployment-individuals
OHIO
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
- Coronavirus (COVID-19), Unemployment Insurance benefits and FAQs
- Common number provided for reporting mass layoffs due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)- to receive Unemployment benefits
OKLAHOMA
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
- Unemployment Benefit Claim Filing during Covid-19 Pandemic
OREGON
- Oregon AFL-CIO resource page for workers and families impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Sick days 101: What Oregon law says for workers and employers
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Scenarios and Benefits Available
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Related Business Layoffs, Closures, and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
PENNSYLVANIA
- Information for Pennsylvania employees impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
PUERTO RICO
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
RHODE ISLAND
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
- Workplace Fact Sheet for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Press Release: Governor declares state of emergency in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) (including information about unemployment insurance)
- State Health Exchange Enrollment for signing up to the state’s health insurance exchange
SOUTH CAROLINA
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
- Employment & Workforce Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Hub
- Employment & Workforce FAQs for Coronavirus (COVID-19) & Unemployment Insurance benefits
SOUTH DAKOTA
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Reemployment Assistance Eligibility Determinations
- Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Labor Department Accepting Unemployment Claims from School Employees Affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closures
- General information about the Reemployment Assistance program
TENNESSEE
- Information about TN UI benefits and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Unemployment for Employees impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
TEXAS
- General information for employers and employees regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Additional benefits and resources for unemployed employees
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
UTAH
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program and additional benefits & resources for employees impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Unemployment Insurance for employees
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
VERMONT
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for employers and employees
- Expanding Unemployment Insurance Benefits in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs for Employers & Employees
- General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
- State Health Exchange Enrollment for signing up to the state’s health insurance exchange
VIRGINIA
- Virginia Economic Commission General Information General information for workers impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to file for an unemployment insurance claim
- Governor’s Office FAQs from Workers regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Questions and answers on Unemployment Insurance claims related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
WASHINGTON
- Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO resource page for workers and families impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Unemployment Insurance Program General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
- Employment Security Dept For workers and businesses affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employee Benefit Chart Simplified chart of benefits available for specific situations/scenarios
- Governor’s Office Resource List Resource list for businesses and workers impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- State Health Exchange Enrollment for signing up to the state’s health insurance exchange
WEST VIRGINIA
- Unemployment Insurance General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
WISCONSIN
- Unemployment COVID-19 Public Information Frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Wisconsin Unemployment Benefits
- Department of Workforce Development Information for the Public including Unemployment and Employment and Training
- Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance General information about the Unemployment Insurance program
WYOMING
- Wyoming Dept. of Workforce Services: Unemployment Insurance General information about the Unemployment insurance program
- Federal Assistance for Needy Families General information on resources and benefits for families in need
SMART takes all threats to members and the general public and stands ready to assist those in our communities when dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Canadian Public Health Agency (PHA) have been responding to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and have confirmed that the virus has infected a growing group of people in North America.
SMART members, including those working on job sites, production shops, bus and transit operators along with those work on the freight railroads, interact with the public on a daily basis and are at a heightened risk of contracting communicable diseases.
This requires that each member be vigilant, be prepared and come together.
COVID-19 symptoms are like those of influenza (Examples include fever, cough and shortness of breath), and the current outbreak is occurring during a season when respiratory illnesses from influenza and other viruses exist. Symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after initial exposure. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), that people who are most at risk for hospitalization/ severe symptoms are either people over age 65 with weakened immune systems due to age, or those who have underlying chronic diseases such as COPD and hypertension.
SMART is monitoring the situation and will continue to communicate with members as developments progress.
TD members: Report COVID-19 protocols not being followed
Transportation Division President Jeremy Ferguson’s statement to members regarding COVID-19.
Here are resources that can be of use:
This website provides information, guidance and links to additional resources including What You Should Know, Situation Updates and other Information. This website also has the CDC response, latest news and more. The CDC will continue to provide updated information as it becomes available, in addition to updated guidance.
CDC Resources for Managing Anxiety and Stress The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children.
Downloadable Health and Safety Fact Sheet and Safety Manual from SMOHIT The Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT) along with the International Training Institute (ITI) and National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC), the three funds have created a one-sheet with guidelines for the construction industry. This also includes a complete manual with the most current information on protecting your health, as well as the health of your coworkers and family, while working in the sheet metal industry.
FOR TD MEMBERS AND RETIREES:
- Spring pre-retirement seminars canceled by RRB
- State Legislative Boards directed to cancel meetings, hold mail elections
- SMART-TD leaders urge action from FMCSA administrator
- Railroad Retirement Board field offices are closed until further notice.
- Social Security offices closed to public
- TD Locals may cancel March and April meetings