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Federal judge orders release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention — General President Coleman responds
On December 11, 2025, a federal judge ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention. Read SMART General President Michael Coleman's statement in response. The post Federal judge orders release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention — General President Coleman responds appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 11
SEPTA Strike Avoided: Strong Agreement Secured
After months of difficult negotiations on the brink of a strike, the members of SMART-TD Local 1594 (Upper Darby, PA) achieved a new tentative agreement with SEPTA. The TA brings SMART-TD members’ benefits in parity with others on the property and protects operators from self-driving transit for the life of the agreement and beyond. Read on to learn more about this hard-won victory. The post SEPTA Strike Avoided: Strong Agreement Secured appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 11
DC attorney general secures $1.5 million from construction company for wage theft, worker misclassification
On December 9, 2025, District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced that “Brothers Mechanical Inc., a construction company that has worked on large development projects in NoMa, Navy Yard, and other DC neighborhoods, will pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations that the company and its subcontractors misclassified hundreds of workers as independent contractors.” The post DC attorney general secures $1.5 million from construction company for wage theft, worker misclassification appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 10
Posthumous Retirement Ceremony Honors Lost Brother
Brother Thomas D. Hein (Local 1190) passed away 11 months before his scheduled retirement date. As a longtime and dedicated member, his union family was determined that a longstanding retirement tradition would continue. Read on to hear how they made it happen while showing what being a family is all about. The post Posthumous Retirement Ceremony Honors Lost Brother appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 10
SMART-TD: Built by Members, Driven by Your Voice
Starting today, members may receive an e-mail or text from the National Safety & Legislative Department with a link to a confidential, anonymous survey conducted by a trusted third-party partner. If you receive the survey, please complete it to help us better serve you. Read on for details. The post SMART-TD: Built by Members, Driven by Your Voice appeared first on SMART Union. — Dec 9

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