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Local 20 instructor brings mentorship, leadership to SMART and the community
Local 20 (Indianapolis) Instructor Cam Williams brings the mentorship and leadership of the training center to his work with Boys II Men, a local organization that aims to help middle school boys grow into the best version of themselves. The post Local 20 instructor brings mentorship, leadership to SMART and the community appeared first on SMART Union. — Aug 4
Enough is Enough: STB Puts the Belt Railway of Chicago on Notice
After several months of warning signs, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) sent a letter to the Belt Railway of Chicago requesting detailed information on what it calls “concerning trends” and an action plan for stabilizing freight rail operations in the region. Read on to see the full letter. The post Enough is Enough: STB Puts the Belt Railway of Chicago on Notice appeared first on SMART Union. — Aug 3
As Canada plans a union-built future, SMART leaders prepare with Top-Down Organizing class
Thanks to partnership with the federal government, huge investments are being made in Canadian infrastructure and the building trades. That’s why it’s more important than ever for SMART local unions to continue growing their signatory contractor base, providing more work opportunities for members in every province. And that’s why the Education Department held its Top-Down Organizing class the week of July 20-24, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario The post As Canada plans a union-built future, SMART leaders prepare with Top-Down Organizing class appeared first on SMART Union. — Aug 3
“We Did It!” Transit Funding Measure in Santa Cruz Heading to the Ballot in 2028
Thanks to an effort led by Friends of Santa Cruz METRO, voters will decide whether to approve a transit funding measure in 2028 after the group submitted over 14,000 valid signatures this week to secure a spot on the ballot. Read on to learn how this impacts both our members and the community. The post “We Did It!” Transit Funding Measure in Santa Cruz Heading to the Ballot in 2028 appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 31
When Lives Are on the Line, Qualifications Must Mean Something
Border policy, English proficiency, and meaningful FRA certification drive proposed safety reforms that SMART-TD has been advocating for. Read on to see what is being done to ensure that being an FRA-Certified Railroader in this country is something worthy of respect. The post When Lives Are on the Line, Qualifications Must Mean Something appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 31

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