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Department of Defense halts PLAs on construction projects
Project labor agreements, or PLAs, represent one of the greatest achievements of the unionized construction industry, benefiting taxpayers, contractors, union members AND nonunion workers alike. PLAs have been lifting working families into the middle class for generations — extending union-won, family-sustaining pay and benefits to local communities while bringing complex jobs to completion on time […] The post Department of Defense halts PLAs on construction projects appeared first on SMART Union. — Feb 21
A Century of Labor History for the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
2025 marks 100 years since the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) was founded, the first African American labor union in the United States. As we wrap up Black History Month, SMART-TD is proud to share the story of these trailblazers who left a powerful legacy that still impacts our members today. The post A Century of Labor History for the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters appeared first on SMART Union. — Feb 21
CSX Threatens Engineers’ Jobs with New “Zero-Zero” Autopilot Technology
SMART-TD is raising concerns over CSX's petition to use a new Trip Optimizer Air Brake Control system, which will control freight train operations from start to stop. While CSX claims the system will reduce fuel consumption and emissions, SMART-TD believes these claims are little more than a smokescreen for CSX’s true intentions. Read on to find out what they really want and what we can do to stop them. The post CSX Threatens Engineers’ Jobs with New “Zero-Zero” Autopilot Technology appeared first on SMART Union. — Feb 20
SMART Education Department classes bring members together to strengthen our union
As 2025 gets fully underway, bringing with it a new set of challenges across the United States and Canada, the SMART Education Department continues to offer classes to SMART members and officers — helping local unions better represent members, and strengthening our union. The Education Department held its Effective Communication I class in Phoenix, Arizona, […] The post SMART Education Department classes bring members together to strengthen our union appeared first on SMART Union. — Feb 20
Legacy: Edmonds Family Mourns a Loss While Celebrating a Future on the Rails
Howard Edmonds began a railroading legacy. During his 37-year career, he set an example for his son and grandson, who mourn his January 28 passing and look ahead to their own futures on the rails. Read on to learn more about what started this unexpected family tradition. The post Legacy: Edmonds Family Mourns a Loss While Celebrating a Future on the Rails appeared first on SMART Union. — Feb 18

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