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2025 Timebooks Are On the Way
The 2025 SMART-TD timebooks will be shipped to each local’s secretary & treasurer the week of November 25th, arriving in time for distribution before the new year. These timebooks are essential tools for members to document work hours and build strong claims, helping to ensure fair treatment and hold management accountable for violations of our union agreements. The post 2025 Timebooks Are On the Way appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 22
National Apprenticeship Week spotlight: Dee Lee
Dee Lee, a second-year Local 85 apprentice out of Atlanta, Ga., has already plunged head-first into life as a union sheet metal worker — from working in the field at Warner Bros. Studios to organizing multi-trade charity projects. Learn more in her SMART Women’s Committee National Apprenticeship Week spotlight: The post National Apprenticeship Week spotlight: Dee Lee appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 22
SMART-TD announces 2025 Regional Training Seminars
SMART-TD wins better contracts and upholds our members’ rights because we train for the fight. We're excited to announce the 2025 Regional Training Seminar (RTS) schedule! Four sessions give an opportunity for union officers to sharpen their skills, deepen their knowledge and expand their personal networks from coast-to-coast. Stay tuned — registration for the Dallas session opens next week! The post SMART-TD announces 2025 Regional Training Seminars appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 21
National Apprenticeship Week spotlight: Brandi Hartung
First-year Local 206 (San Diego, Calif.) apprentice Brandi Hartung has only just started her sheet metal career, but she already has a concrete goal of becoming a foreman one day. Read more in her SMART Women’s Committee National Apprenticeship Week 2024 spotlight. The post National Apprenticeship Week spotlight: Brandi Hartung appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 21
Strike avoided: SMART-TD Local 1594 reaches tentative agreement with SEPTA. A victory for transit workers’ safety and dignity
SMART-TD Local 1594 has reached a tentative agreement with SEPTA, securing crucial safety upgrades, including bulletproof glass enclosures for operators, and a 5% wage increase for workers. This victory follows intense negotiations and solidarity with TWU Local 234, ensuring transit workers in Philadelphia are better protected and supported in their vital roles. The post Strike avoided: SMART-TD Local 1594 reaches tentative agreement with SEPTA. A victory for transit workers’ safety and dignity appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 20

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