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General President Coleman’s statement on the Department of Energy canceling $3.7 billion in funding awards for energy projects
The Department of Energy recently canceled $3.7 billion in awards for various energy projects, including a project in Mitchell, Indiana, that had employed Local 20 sheet metal workers. “These major energy projects were creating jobs for SMART members and American construction workers. Now, after the Department of Energy’s announcement, those jobs have been taken away,” said SMART General President Michael Coleman. “That’s bad for our members, our families and our country. We’re urging the Department of Energy to reverse this decision and put American workers back on the job.” The post General President Coleman’s statement on the Department of Energy canceling $3.7 billion in funding awards for energy projects appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 11
Montebello Transit Wins Longevity Pay, Wage Gains
Montebello Transit employees in SMART-TD Local 1701 have ratified a new contract with a 12.5% top pay increase, along with new longevity pay after seven years of service. This is the latest victory for SMART-TD’s Bus Department, which has set several precedents this year. Read on for details, including how relationships played an important role in solidifying the agreement. The post Montebello Transit Wins Longevity Pay, Wage Gains appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 10
Education Department helps unionists strengthen advocacy in Pittsburgh
SMART union leaders often need to communicate important information to a wide variety of parties — politicians, business owners, fellow workers and reporters, to name a few — when fighting to better the lives of SMART members. That’s why the SMART Education Department held its Effective Communication II class in Pittsburgh, Pa., during the week of June 3, 2025. The post Education Department helps unionists strengthen advocacy in Pittsburgh appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 10
Representative Paul Evans Sells Out Oregon Railroaders
Last month, Oregon Democratic State Representative Paul Evans torpedoed Oregon’s two-person crew (2-PC) legislation. Read on to learn about the severity of his mistake and what we’re going to do next. The post Representative Paul Evans Sells Out Oregon Railroaders appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 9
SMART General President Michael Coleman’s statement on reports that Kilmar Abrego Garcia will return to the United States
Following reporting by ABC News that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being returned to the United States from El Salvador, SMART General President Michael Coleman released the following statement: “Since March, our demand has not changed: Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be returned to the United States and receive his right to due process. This is a right […] The post SMART General President Michael Coleman’s statement on reports that Kilmar Abrego Garcia will return to the United States appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 7

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