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SMART GP Sellers April Video Message

In this video, General President Sellers discusses the SMART Month of Community Action taking place from coast to coast along with

Sign In for SMART Member Benefits

SMART has updated its Member Benefits section exclusively for SMART members with new offerings such as discounts for movie and theme park tickets along with other entertainment options.

COVID-19 Resources for Canadian Members

IMPORTANT LINKS – COVID-19 Related Information

 Please see the Links below for information.

 Government of Canada website for information on COVID-19

 https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

Biggest Gains In 2017 Union Membership Were For Younger Workers

Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released data on changes in union membership from 2016 to 2017. It was good news for workers, as the total number of union members grew by 262,000 in 2017. Three-fourths of these gains (198,000) were among workers aged 34 and under, who account for less than 40 percent of total employment.

Visit SMART Members Section for Ticket Savings and More

SMART has updated its Member Benefits section exclusively for SMART members with new offerings such as discounts for movie and theme park tickets along with other entertainment options.

As a member of SMART, you have access to one of the leading member benefit programs in the nation.  Sign up for or visit the Members' Section at www.smart-union.org to tour some of the member benefits you can use.   

GP Sellers Holiday Video Message

SMART General President Joseph Sellers recaps 2017 while wishing members a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Holidays.

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GP Sellers To Hold Live Nov. 2 Town Hall For Members

SMART TD General President Joseph Sellers Jr. plans to hold an online town hall forum Nov. 2 to hear and respond to concerns and questions from members.

Registration is required for this first of its kind event, scheduled 6:30-7 p.m. EST, Nov. 2.

To sign up to participate in the forum, visit http://www.summitwebcasting.com/webcast/smart/

Video: SMART Mobilizes for Hurricane Relief

In this video, General President Sellers discusses SMART operations directed at hurricane relief for members affected by recent hurricanes.  

This includes the dispersal of approximately $500,000 (to date) in cash and material relief contributions to affected sheet metal and transportation members;

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Reflecting on 150 Years

As Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, many across our vast country will be celebrating and remembering the history that made Canada the great nation it is today.  Labour played a key role in that history, by fighting for rights and improving conditions for all workers, both represented and unrepresented alike. Our forefathers in the Labour movement fought hard on issues like hour of work, decent wages, health and safety, maternity leave and more.