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Local 105 organizer named San Gabriel Valley Volunteer of the Year
On March 26, 2026, Local 105 (Southern California) SMART Army Coordinator and Organizer Eric Farrar was honored with the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by California State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez of Council District 25. The post Local 105 organizer named San Gabriel Valley Volunteer of the Year appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 27
Virginia Rail Yard Renamed in Honor of 50-Year Member
Brother Robert “RC” Hailes recently celebrated 50 years of service as both a SMART-TD member and working for the Norfolk & Portsmouth Beltline Railroad in Virgina. Read on to find out what honor Brother Hailes received to mark this significant milestone and commemorate five decades of leadership. The post Virginia Rail Yard Renamed in Honor of 50-Year Member appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 27
Sister Heather Steele Turns Adversity into Action
After experiencing a brutal on-duty assault nearly two years ago, Sister Heather Steele refused to let the incident define her career or her legacy. Instead, she’s becoming the face of the national rail safety movement while continuing her physical recovery. As Women’s History Month draws to a close, read on to learn how Sister Steele embodies what it means to build history in real time and what’s next on her advocacy journey. The post Sister Heather Steele Turns Adversity into Action appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 26
Patience, persistence lead to union benefits for New Jersey workers and new signatory contractor
What began as simple walk-ins and persistence by SMART Local 27 organizers ultimately turned into a successful organizing effort — one that expanded the union’s reach into a specialized part of the HVAC industry and set a precedent for future organizing in the duct cleaning sector. Now, new signatory company Induct Air Duct Cleaning and its workers are set to benefit for the years to come. The post Patience, persistence lead to union benefits for New Jersey workers and new signatory contractor appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 26
Retiring Wisconsin Member Receives Two Prestigious Honors
Brother Steve James (Local 590, Portage, Wis.) retired in December of 2025 after more than 30 years on the railroad, many of those spent serving SMART-TD members in his home state. To show their appreciation for his dedication and hard work, he received two meaningful honors from both his local and state legislative board. Read on for details. The post Retiring Wisconsin Member Receives Two Prestigious Honors appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 25

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