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Over the years, SMART has fought to win competitive wages and benefits for union workers across the U.S. and Canada. From representation to retirement benefits and career development that ensures the future takes you as far as your ambition takes you, SMART not only covers every type of benefit available; in some cases, it has […]
On Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge John Lee consolidated multiple lawsuits that had been filed in the Illinois federal court, including ones by SMART Transportation Division and two other railroad unions challenging two Class I carriers’ implementation of coronavirus vaccine mandates. Both Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced in October that they would issue company-wide […]
Sheet Metal For someone interested in the sheet metal industry, the courses offered by the International Training Institute’s (ITI) affiliated training centers can provide high-quality education and training designed to give you a rewarding lifelong career in the sheet metal industry. Through the ITI, SMART and our management partners work together to ensure that members […]
The construction industry is, by its very nature and ranking from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), among the most dangerous industries. Workers perform difficult physical labor and are often exposed to extreme temperatures, heavy machinery and toxic substances. To guard against these inherent dangers, workers must receive the highest quality training. Therefore, workforce training […]
SMART works in Washington, D.C., Ottawa, Ont. and in all the provincial and state capitals on behalf of members and all working families. Some of the issues of importance that SMART has traditionally and is currently addressing are included below. SMART Legislative Priorities Member Voices Hear about the union directly from SMART members themselves.
Speakers and panels also focused on the importance of mentorship, moving a pro-labor agenda under the Biden administration, rail and transit safety, lessons learned from local SMART leaders and safe buildings post-COVID SMART conducted a virtual business agents’ conference in July 2021. More than 300 local and national SMART leaders, as well as special guests […]
Brothers and sisters: It’s hard to believe that we’re three-quarters of the way through 2021. With the changing of the seasons into autumn, it seems like an opportune time to outline a few of the positive changes we’re making to better serve you. Responsiveness to members’ safety concerns is something my administration prioritizes as the […]
Canada’s unions are calling on all levels of government to provide adequate support for workers and their families as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic reverberate in communities throughout the nation. As the dust settles on an unnecessary and uncalled-for federal election, the message couldn’t be any clearer. Canadians have sent a concise message to […]
Recently, Amtrak, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced that they will require their employees, including those represented by SMART Transportation Division, to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. It is anticipated that many of the remaining, if not all Class I rail carriers, will eventually implement similar policies, citing their status as government contractors and […]
In addition to the retirement annuities payable to railroad employees, the Railroad Retirement Act, like the Social Security Act, also provides annuities for some spouses of retired employees. Payment of a spouse annuity is made directly to the wife or husband of the employee. Divorced spouses may also qualify for benefits. The following questions and […]