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A unified foundation for a member-powered future: 2026 Leadership Conference comes to a close
The 2026 Leadership Conference theme embodied our union’s values, our mission and the way we achieve change: “Powered by Members, Strengthened by Unity.” As was the case throughout the conference, that theme defined the proceedings of the conference’s closing day, with SMART sheet metal and transportation leaders departing Chicago with a renewed foundation and focus for the fights ahead. The post A unified foundation for a member-powered future: 2026 Leadership Conference comes to a close appeared first on SMART Union. — Aug 20
SMART leaders strategize a stronger future for members on 2026 Leadership Conference’s second day
SMART’s annual Leadership Conferences provide union officials from every state and province across North America — representing an enormous variety of trades, industries and crafts — with an extraordinarily valuable opportunity: the ability to come together in one room and build collective power. That opportunity is especially valuable during these chaotic times; a fact made clear by Tuesday’s general session speakers. The post SMART leaders strategize a stronger future for members on 2026 Leadership Conference’s second day appeared first on SMART Union. — Aug 18
“Powered by members,” SMART leaders work to strengthen union at 2026 Leadership Conference
The 2026 Leadership Conference theme — “Powered by Members, Strengthened by Unity” — is more than a title. Now more than ever, our union will only succeed when we remember our founding principle: We, the members, are the union. Now more than ever, we can only beat back attacks on our jobs, safety and fellow members by standing together. The post “Powered by members,” SMART leaders work to strengthen union at 2026 Leadership Conference appeared first on SMART Union. — Aug 17
SMART-TD Kansas Makes Historic Break with Political Tradition, Endorses Ty Masterson for Governor
Furthering SMART-TD's commitment to supporting candidates who stand with us, the Kansas State Legislative Board has endorsed Republican Ty Masterson for governor. Read on to learn why he earned our support directly from the Kansas State Safety & Legislative Director. The post SMART-TD Kansas Makes Historic Break with Political Tradition, Endorses Ty Masterson for Governor appeared first on SMART Union. — Aug 16
Led by SMART-TD, Kansas Makes Railroad History
A new Kansas law ensures working railroaders help preserve the industry’s history. Read on to see how the Kansas Railroad Hall of Fame came to be and the leadership role SMART-TD is playing in it. The post Led by SMART-TD, Kansas Makes Railroad History appeared first on SMART Union. — Aug 13

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