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UPDATE: Arrangements Announced for Brother Dan Bonawitz’s Celebration of Life
UPDATE: Arrangements announced for the Celebration of Life for 2023 SMART-TD Man of the Year, Dan Bonawitz (Local 1409 Kansas City, Kansas). We mourn the loss of Dan Bonawitz, a dedicated union brother who spent nearly two decades fighting for workers' rights, safety, and equality. His tireless advocacy has left an impactful legacy within the SMART-TD community. The post UPDATE: Arrangements Announced for Brother Dan Bonawitz’s Celebration of Life appeared first on SMART Union. — Feb 26
SMART Local 137’s James Heinzman provides update on Project 2025, Trump administration’s actions related to union members
Throughout the election, then-candidate Donald Trump denied any connection with Project 2025. But since taking office, SMART Local 137’s James Heinzman (New York City) told SMART News, his executive actions and several administrative appointees have closely followed the playbook. The post SMART Local 137’s James Heinzman provides update on Project 2025, Trump administration’s actions related to union members appeared first on SMART Union. — Feb 26
BTAPS expands safety push to all 50 states with new legislative tech
SMART-TD prepares for best-of-class safety legislation with a new tool that allows the union to remix existing laws into new bills. Read on to learn how the new bill tracker will help the Bus and Transit Assault Prevention and Safety (BTAPS) Committee create safer workplaces from coast to coast. The post BTAPS expands safety push to all 50 states with new legislative tech appeared first on SMART Union. — Feb 25
Rail Safety Battle Continues in Colorado Legislature
Last year, the Office of Rail Safety was created in Colorado. Now, SMART-TD is pressing for a new law to ensure the office is funded so that it can do the job it was created for: making sure Colorado railroaders and the communities they serve are safe. Read on to learn why the original bill was passed without teeth and how our new bill aims to fix that. The post Rail Safety Battle Continues in Colorado Legislature appeared first on SMART Union. — Feb 24
Call for photos: “From America’s roads to rails, we want to see your best shots!”
If you have a memorable snapshot of the rails or on the road, consider sharing it with your union brothers and sisters! If your photo is featured by SMART News you could receive free swag! Read on for details. The post Call for photos: “From America’s roads to rails, we want to see your best shots!” appeared first on SMART Union. — Feb 24

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