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Federal judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia — General President Coleman responds
On Friday, May 22, 2026, Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, “ruling that the Trump administration had brought human trafficking charges against him as part of a vindictive effort to punish him for challenging his wrongful deportation to El Salvador last year,” according to the New York Times. Read SMART General President Michael Coleman's statement in response. The post Federal judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia — General President Coleman responds appeared first on SMART Union. — May 26
A Memorial Day Message from SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson
On this Memorial Day, we at the SMART Transportation Division solemnly honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the United States of America. Their selfless service protects the freedoms we cherish and upholds the values that define our nation. Read on for a Memorial Day message from SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson. The post A Memorial Day Message from SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson appeared first on SMART Union. — May 22
GCA 457 Members Vote Down Tentative Agreement with CPKC
Members of GCA 457 rejected a tentative agreement with CPKC Railway by a 58% margin, with 91.5% voter participation. Read on for certified results. The post GCA 457 Members Vote Down Tentative Agreement with CPKC appeared first on SMART Union. — May 22
Generational growth and leadership drive success in Local 24
Union membership changes the lives of entire generations — often within the same family. The Johnson family out of SMART Local 24 (central Ohio) is proof, demonstrating the long-term impact of organizing, mentorship and generational growth. The post Generational growth and leadership drive success in Local 24 appeared first on SMART Union. — May 22
SMART-TD Celebrates Historic Victory for Rail Safety Reforms
With overwhelming bipartisan support, lawmakers took a pivotal step forward for rail safety reforms after voting to include key Railway Safety Act provisions in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill. Read on to learn more about what it took to make today's victory possible. The post SMART-TD Celebrates Historic Victory for Rail Safety Reforms appeared first on SMART Union. — May 21

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