SMART Union

SMART leaders train to engage union members with new communications class
SMART local officers gathered in St. Louis, Missouri, from June 23-26, to build the skills and strategies needed to engage current and future members — from the jobsite, to the union hall, to social media. The post SMART leaders train to engage union members with new communications class appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 15
Local 1590 Unanimously Ratifies New Agreement with WeDriveU
After years of being passed around to various properties while working under an old contract, Local 1590 (Anaheim, Calif.) has unanimously ratified an agreement with WeDriveU! Read on to learn how the members refused to give in and fought for what they wanted despite multiple setbacks. The post Local 1590 Unanimously Ratifies New Agreement with WeDriveU appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 14
Las Vegas sheet metal union grows membership, wins better pay for Nevada workers
Throughout the state of Nevada, SMART Local 88 (Las Vegas) is organizing to grow its membership, strengthen union contractors and create more opportunities for members. That organizing has paid off, with the local recruiting sheet metal workers from nonunion competitors to meet ongoing workforce demands. The post Las Vegas sheet metal union grows membership, wins better pay for Nevada workers appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 14
A future in the trades: Local 33, Heavy Metal Summer Experience recruit the next generation in Wheeling
In Wheeling, West Virginia, SMART Local 33 and the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE) are showing young people in the area what it’s like to earn a great living while working in the sheet metal trade. Out of 19 participants, nine are now working for union contractors as Local 33 apprentices, with three more set to join. The post A future in the trades: Local 33, Heavy Metal Summer Experience recruit the next generation in Wheeling appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 13
“Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is”: SMART-TD Challenges CSX to Make Its Current Contract Offer Public
CSX employees deserve answers, not games and half-truths. Read on to see why SMART-TD is calling Jacksonville’s bluff and telling the railroad to show its cards. The post “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is”: SMART-TD Challenges CSX to Make Its Current Contract Offer Public appeared first on SMART Union. — Jul 10

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