SMART-TD Alternate Vice President Chris Bartz issued a direct and unequivocal warning to management of the Port Terminal Railroad Association (PTRA): the ongoing disregard for your union agreements, safety obligations, and basic respect for your workforce will not be tolerated. Read on for details about the ongoing harassment and hostility we have been fighting alongside our PTRA brothers and sisters.
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— Oct 22
School bus operators play a vital role in communities nationwide, combining professionalism, safety, and care to ensure millions of children are transported securely to school each day. Read on to see how SMART-TD is celebrating National School Bus Safety Week and honoring the dedication of these exceptional members.
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— Oct 21
With attacks against bus and transit operators rising, we want to remind our transit members to use SMART-TD’s confidential Bus and Transit Assault Prevention and Safety (BTAPS) assault report form. Read on to find out how you can help ensure that our members work in safe environments.
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— Oct 20
Residential HVAC is one of the fastest-growing opportunities in the sheet metal industry. That's why, on October 15, 2025, the SMART-SMACNA Best Practices Market Expansion Task Force cohosted a webinar titled "Building Residential Success: Best Practices in HVAC Service & Replacement." The recorded webinar is now available to view.
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— Oct 20
SMART-TD members and retirees who are served by the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board’s (RRB) Boston District Office should be advised that the location has moved to a new address. This is the third RRB field or district office to relocate within the past month. Read on to learn why and get the new addresses.
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— Oct 17
