We are excited to announce the dates for our 2026 Regional Training Seminars! Since 2020, these seminars have provided local officers with critical tools and skills to serve our members effectively. Many 2025 sessions reached capacity, so save the date and read on for registration details. See you in 2026!
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— Dec 18
The cohesion and collaboration of a local union’s negotiating committee is crucial for bargaining strong contracts that provide the pay, benefits and living standards that SMART members demand. That was the focus of the Education Department’s newly revised Collective Bargaining class, taught for the second time in 2025 from December 8–12 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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— Dec 18
When a funding cliff threatened the well-being of SMART members and working families in Chicagoland, organized labor stepped up, eventually winning a funding bill that helps provide security and stability moving forward.
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— Dec 17
The Moving Transit Forward Act reignites interest in helping transit agencies meet operational and security shortfalls. The act taps into a funding mechanism that already provides grants to city transit systems. Read on to learn more about the Act and SMART-TD's support.
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— Dec 16
Brother Steven “Baby Crowe” Crowe II (Local 1422, Los Angeles, CA) lost his life on the job on Dec. 3, 2025. His family has asked for our help as they mourn their sudden and unthinkable loss. Read on to learn about “Baby Crowe’s” impact on our union and how you can help honor his memory.
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— Dec 15
