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With a Unanimous Vote, Wilmington Terminal Railroad Joins SMART-TD
Following a unanimous vote, Wilmington Terminal Railroad is the newest addition to the SMART-TD family! Read on to learn why the workers’ journey to union membership was anything but easy and how long they fought for a voice on the job. The post With a Unanimous Vote, Wilmington Terminal Railroad Joins SMART-TD appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 17
SMART members fight for a just future at Martin Luther King Conference
Members of the SMART RISE Committee attended the 2025 Martin Luther King Conference in Austin, Texas, in January, building solidarity with fellow union members as we look to strengthen our movements. The post SMART members fight for a just future at Martin Luther King Conference appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 17
SMART, TOOTRiS announce groundbreaking initiative to deliver childcare benefits to United States members
On January 16, 2025, SMART announced a transformative partnership with TOOTRiS, the nation’s leading provider of on-demand childcare services, to offer childcare benefits to members across the United States. This pioneering collaboration establishes SMART as the first building trades union in the country to adopt wrap-around childcare benefits for its members, with the benefit activating February 1, 2025, for participating local unions. The post SMART, TOOTRiS announce groundbreaking initiative to deliver childcare benefits to United States members appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 16
Longtime ally of union workers elected minority leader of Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Material Subcommittee
The SMART Transportation Division (SMART TD) congratulates Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-Nevada) on her selection to serve as the Ranking Minority Leader of the House Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee. The post Longtime ally of union workers elected minority leader of Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Material Subcommittee appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 16
SMART-MD members ratify agreement with National Carriers’ Conference Committee-represented railroads
On January 13, 2025, SMART Railroad, Mechanical and Engineering Department (SMART-MD) members ratified the national agreement with the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC)-represented railroads. The five-year agreement is virtually identical to other freight rail agreements and provides: “The ratification of this agreement demonstrates SMART-MD’s commitment to negotiating for the improvements members have said they need: better pay […] The post SMART-MD members ratify agreement with National Carriers’ Conference Committee-represented railroads appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 15

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