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30-Year Member Wayne Patton Retires
Brother Wayne Patton's (Local 1972) retirement was celebrated at last month’s Yardmasters’ annual meeting. Read on to learn more about Brother Patton’s service to SMART-TD. The post 30-Year Member Wayne Patton Retires appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 22
Strengthening the UNION sheet metal industry: SMART Education Department hosts Top-Down Organizing class in Florida
Every day of the year, SMART local union leaders work tirelessly to secure more work opportunities for union sheet metal workers across North America. That work takes many forms — but one key element is making sure more contractors realize the benefits of going union (and, in turn, take on jobs that provide opportunities for members). That’s why the SMART Education Department held its Top-Down Organizing class the week of October 5– 9, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. The post Strengthening the UNION sheet metal industry: SMART Education Department hosts Top-Down Organizing class in Florida appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 22
2026 Kansas State Legislative Board Endorsements
The post 2026 Kansas State Legislative Board Endorsements appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 20
It’s a FACT: Excessive Train Length Costs Lives
Extremely Long Trains and Blocked Crossings Threaten Lives. Read on as SMART-TD fights for sensible train lengths, emergency access, and railroad accountability in the wake of another needless NS tragedy in Southern Ohio. The post It’s a FACT: Excessive Train Length Costs Lives appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 19
How SMART Local 73 turned two nonunion projects into work for members
In September 2026, SMART Local 73 (Chicago, Illinois) provided a reminder of what can happen when local union organizers and elected officials work together toward one common goal: putting SMART members to work. The post How SMART Local 73 turned two nonunion projects into work for members appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 19

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