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SMART-TD Calls for Legislative Action After Firearm Incident Involving Keolis Crew Member - SMART Union

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2025 “It’s time that we protect all transportation workers with every legislative tool at our disposal. The loophole in Massachusetts law is short-sighted and dangerous, and HB 1877 is custom-made to close it right now. Our Keolis brothers and sisters may not be public employees, but they are taxpaying Massachusetts constituents delivering essential services, and they deserve the same protections as anyone else on …Boston, Massachusetts · Boston Read Article

Local 17 steward details fight for SMART collective bargaining rights at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - SMART Union

On Thursday, March 27, an executive order signed by President Trump ended collective bargaining for nearly one million federal workers, including Local 17 sheet metal workers at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) in Maine. “I found out when I woke up in the morning [Friday] that the dues that were supposed to be taken out of the check were not taken out,” recalled Shaun Fisher, electrician inspector and chief steward at PNS. “The reaction is horrib…Maine, United States · Maine Read Article

Who to call if you are injured or retaliated against for reporting a safety violation on the railroad - SMART Union

If you are new on the job or are fortunate enough to have never been injured, you may not know about a key protection the union provides; a pool of pre-vetted lawyers who can help if you get into trouble. Introducing the Designated Legal Counsel (DLC) A SMART-TD Designated Legal Counsel (DLC) is a kind of lawyer who specializes in issues that affect railroad workers. Your employer may not have your best interest at heart if you are injured or …United States · United States Read Article

Local 49 wins 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. With the law’s definition of “off-site fabricators” — “those earning wages to fabricate heating, cooling, ventilation, or exhaust systems, or any prefabricated components or structures used in public works projects” — the law p…Michelle Lujan Grisham · New Mexico Read Article

Registration CLOSED for Denver Regional Training Seminar - SMART Union

Due to record registration, we have now reached full capacity for the upcoming Denver Regional Training Seminar (RTS), which begins on Monday, June 23. In order to maintain a high-quality training for all participants and to manage on-site logistics effectively, we are unable to accommodate any additional registrations at this time. As a result, registration is now CLOSED. We understand the importance of this event and appreciate the enthusiasm …Denver, Colorado · Denver Read Article

In Loving Memory of Raymond Bentley 1959 – 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Bentley on May 15, 2025, a devoted family man, proud patriot, and cherished friend, who passed away at the age of 65. Born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1959, Raymond spent most of his adult life in Oakland County, Michigan, where he built a life rooted in love, loyalty and hard work. A veteran of both the United States Army and the National Guard, he served his country with honor…Orion Charter Township · Orion Charter Township See the Story

Yardmasters: The Unsung Teammates on the Front Line of Rail Labor - SMART Union

Breaking the Illusion: Yardmasters Are One of Us In the world of railroad operations, the Yardmaster often sits in a tower (literally and figuratively) watching cameras, monitoring screens, and coordinating the complex movements of crews and equipment. From this perch, it’s easy to see why some Conductors and Engineers view Yardmasters as a form of quasi-management. After all, they’re the ones giving instructions, following up on job progress (…United States · United States Read Article

Moylan: No cuts to Medicaid, Medicare for those on Guam, COFA migrants still covered in House bill

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Del. James Moylan on Tuesday said the fiscal 2026 budget bill that recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives does not reduce Medicaid and Medicare benefits for those on Guam, and that Compacts of Free Association, COFA, migrants remain eligible…Immigration · Guam See the Story

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Coal trains roll as Michigan power plant gets a lifeline - SMART Union

SMART-TD Calls for Legislative Action After Firearm Incident Involving Keolis Crew Member - SMART Union

Local 17 steward details fight for SMART collective bargaining rights at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - SMART Union

Who to call if you are injured or retaliated against for reporting a safety violation on the railroad - SMART Union

Local 49 wins custom offsite fabrication law

Registration CLOSED for Denver Regional Training Seminar - SMART Union

In Loving Memory of Raymond Bentley 1959 – 2025

Yardmasters: The Unsung Teammates on the Front Line of Rail Labor - SMART Union

Moylan: No cuts to Medicaid, Medicare for those on Guam, COFA migrants still covered in House bill

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