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Persistence and Creativity Secure Train Crew Privacy Protections in Indiana Indiana railroad workers who are involved in fatal grade crossing accidents will now have their names and private information redacted from public view, thanks to a recently passed piece of legislation awaiting the governor’s signature. Read on to learn why its journey to become law took some creative thinking and the knowledge of a two-person lobbying “crew.” The post Persistence and Creativity Secure Train Crew Privacy Protections in Indiana appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 5
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Local 26 helps protect apprenticeship standards in Nevada SMART apprenticeship programs are a core part of our union’s foundation. Across North America, local apprenticeships help ensure the future of our union. They change lives, helping working people enter fulfilling careers in the sheet metal industry. And on top of that, they benefit communities across the United States and Canada, setting the standard for craftsmanship, skill and training. That's why Local 26 worked to help protect apprenticeship standards in Nevada in late 2025 and early 2026. The post Local 26 helps protect apprenticeship standards in Nevada appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 5
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Organizing pays off for Local 91, new signatory contractor SMART organizers across North America work constantly to help contractors learn about the union advantage: top-notch training, a skilled workforce, the opportunity to grow through partnership and more. That learning process can sometimes take years — but ultimately, local unions, contractors and employees benefit. That’s the case for recently signed Local 91 (Rock Island, Illinois) contractor O’Dell's Heating and Air, which officially partnered with the local in December 2025. The post Organizing pays off for Local 91, new signatory contractor appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 4
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Notches Change, The Reverser DOESN’T Colorado Pacific Rio Grande Railroad sought concessions from SMART-TD Local 204, but members held firm and secured a unanimous agreement that preserves base earnings while increasing effective hourly pay and improving overtime opportunities. Read on to see how creative bargaining delivered stronger protections when working across affiliated railroads, and several quality-of-life improvements for our Local 204 brothers. The post Notches Change, The Reverser DOESN’T appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 4
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Local 441 organizes big gains at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Mississippi SMART Local 441 members at Ingalls Shipbuilding — a shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi, currently building ships for the United States Navy — recently ratified a five-year agreement that will provide an 18% pay increase right away, 32% increases in the first four years and a variety of other benefits. The new contract demonstrates the importance of organizing rigorously in so-called “right-to-work” states — and the power of a union contract. The post Local 441 organizes big gains at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Mississippi appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 3