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SMART statement on Supreme Court’s decision regarding Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States
On Thursday, April 10, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision that backed a federal judge’s order requiring the government to facilitate the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the United States. Read SMART General President Michael Coleman's statement in response. The post SMART statement on Supreme Court’s decision regarding Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States appeared first on SMART Union. — Apr 11
SMART-TD Stands With Brother Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The SMART Transportation Division (SMART-TD) expresses strong support for Brother Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a SMART union apprentice who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite legal protections and is now imprisoned in dangerous conditions. We are asking SMART-TD members and the public to support Kilmar and his family through donations and by raising awareness to demand his return. The post SMART-TD Stands With Brother Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared first on SMART Union. — Apr 10
New Mexico Local 1687 sets new precedent with Red Apple Transit
Local 1687 bus Operators at Red Apple Transit in Farmington, NM have unanimously ratified a four-year agreement securing a 22.13% wage increase and major quality-of-life improvements, including expanded sick leave, more paid holidays, and a flexible bereavement policy. This landmark deal not only addresses employee retention issues but also sets new precedents that could influence transit union negotiations nationwide. The post New Mexico Local 1687 sets new precedent with Red Apple Transit appeared first on SMART Union. — Apr 9
Tentative Agreement Reached With TransitAmerica Services (TASI)
SMART-TD GO-769 General Chairperson Rick Pauli is pleased to announce that his General Committee has reached a tentative agreement (TA) on April 1, 2025, with the TransitAmerica Services, Inc. (TASI) Conductors and Assistant Conductors for its over 150 members in Northern California. The post Tentative Agreement Reached With TransitAmerica Services (TASI) appeared first on SMART Union. — Apr 8
SMART issues Monday, April 7, statement on Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s ongoing case
Following Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts’ decision to temporarily stay a federal district court order to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the United States by 11:59pm tonight, SMART General President Michael Coleman issued the following statement: “In court Friday, U.S. Department of Justice attorney Erez Reuveni admitted that there was nothing in the […] The post SMART issues Monday, April 7, statement on Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s ongoing case appeared first on SMART Union. — Apr 7

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