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SMART-TD Calls for Legislative Action After Firearm Incident Involving Keolis Crew Member
After a Keolis conductor was assaulted on the job last week, the need to pass transit safety legislation in Massachusetts is more urgent than ever. Current law only protects employees working for public transit authorities but doesn't include their counterparts who work for private companies. Read on to learn what happened and how SMART-TD leaders are reviving the call to pass this vital safety legislation. The post SMART-TD Calls for Legislative Action After Firearm Incident Involving Keolis Crew Member appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 2
Local 17 steward details fight for SMART collective bargaining rights at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
In March, an executive order ended collective bargaining for nearly one million federal workers, including Local 17 sheet metal workers at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) in Maine. Local 17 steward Shaun Fisher details what happened and the fight for members' rights. The post Local 17 steward details fight for SMART collective bargaining rights at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 2
Who to call if you are injured or retaliated against for reporting a safety violation on the railroad
If you are new to the railroad or are fortunate enough to have never been injured at work, you may not know about a key protection the union provides: a pool of pre-vetted lawyers who can help if you need them. Sara Youngdahl, our DLC coordinator, explains what the Designated Legal Counsel (DLC) is and when you should reach out. The post Who to call if you are injured or retaliated against for reporting a safety violation on the railroad appeared first on SMART Union. — May 30
Local 49 wins victory for members with state custom offsite fabrication law
Local 49 won a huge victory for New Mexico sheet metal workers in April 2025, when Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a law that expanded prevailing wage to include custom offsite fabrication on public works projects. The post Local 49 wins victory for members with state custom offsite fabrication law appeared first on SMART Union. — May 29
Registration CLOSED for Denver Regional Training Seminar
Due to record registration for the upcoming Denver Regional Training Seminar (RTS), we have reached full capacity and cannot accommodate any more attendees. Read on for more details, including the dates of the two remaining 2025 seminars. The post Registration CLOSED for Denver Regional Training Seminar appeared first on SMART Union. — May 29

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