News Archive
SMART Heroes Foundation recognizes sponsors, welcomes guests
The SMART Heroes Foundation honored sponsors and recognized recent program graduates during an appreciation reception Nov. 18 in Washington, DC.
How we win: Local 280 business manager details organizing victory
Local 280 Business Manager Steve Davis detailed a recent organizing victory: a multi-year campaign that led to the workers at Evergreen Sheet Metal joining our union and growing SMART’s market share in British Columbia.
Railroaders fight for their rights, organize with SMART-TD
SMART-TD kicked off 2025 with a bang, organizing two Genesee & Wyoming-owned railroad properties in the span of two weeks.
Local 20 reaches settlement agreement, highlights anti-union behavior in Indianapolis
SMART Local 20’s Youth-to-Youth program paid dividends in Indianapolis, Ind., in early December 2024, where members and officers worked to highlight alleged anti-union behavior and win hundreds of thousands in backpay from Performance Mechanical Contracting, Inc (PMC). After [...]
Local 100 retiree visits monument to metal workers
Local 100 retiree Tom Killeen visited a monument to metal workers made by his cousin, renowned sculptor John McKenna.
Local 473 displays union artistry
Members of SMART Local 473 fabricated, welded and built an astounding monument in front of the new Hard Rock Hotel in London, Ontario.
Union Support Available for Members Affected by Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania Flooding
Widespread flash flooding has recently devastated communities across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Members who have experienced personal loss or displacement due to the flooding are encouraged to apply for financial support through SMART-TD's Disaster Relief Fund. Read on to learn how to apply for aid.
Local 202’s Tierney Gallegos connects union strength with public good
Over the past five years, Sister Tierney Gallegos (Local 202) has emerged as a model of leadership, service, and solidarity for our union. Read on to find out how her dedication and commitment benefits her members and the public.