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Apprentices from five states compete in regional contest
First-, second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-year apprentices participated in the fifth Northwest Regional Apprentice Contest on April 26-28 in Pasco, Washington. This year, the contest welcomed a combined 32 apprentices from Sheet Metal Workers Local 16 (Portland and Eugene, Oregon); Local 23 (Anchorage, Alaska); Local 55 (Boise, Idaho, and Spokane, Washington); Local 66 (DuPont and […] The post Apprentices from five states compete in regional contest appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 10
SMART Army Mobilizes to Support Wisconsin Kids
On the morning of Thursday, June 9, over 120 SMART members joined the Association for the Rights of Citizens with Handicaps (ARCh) to prepare the Menomonee Park lodge for ARCh Camp Pow Wow, ensuring area adults and children with disabilities can attend the annual summer camp. Additionally, SMART pitched in with a fundraising effort that […] The post SMART Army Mobilizes to Support Wisconsin Kids appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 10
Third week of NMB sessions concludes; unions again call for proffer of arbitration
The United Rail Unions issued the following statement June 9, 2022: The rail unions who are bargaining as part of the Coordinated Bargaining Coalition (CBC) and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way/SMART Mechanical Coalition concluded their third week of compulsory joint National Mediation Board-mediated negotiations with the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC) yesterday. These joint […] The post Third week of NMB sessions concludes; unions again call for proffer of arbitration appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 10
TD President Ferguson to testify before House rail subcommittee
SMART Transportation Division President Jeremy R. Ferguson is scheduled to be a featured witness testifying next week in a hearing before the U.S. House Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee. The hearing on freight rail safety is scheduled 10 a.m. June 14 at the 2167 Rayburn House Office Building in Washington D.C. “I have great […] The post TD President Ferguson to testify before House rail subcommittee appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 8
United Rail Unions’ statement following NMB sessions
The United Rail Unions issued the following statement June 2, 2022: The rail unions who are bargaining as part of the Coordinated Bargaining Coalition (CBC) and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way/SMART Mechanical Coalition concluded their second week of compulsory joint National Mediation Board-mediated negotiations with the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC) yesterday. These joint […] The post United Rail Unions’ statement following NMB sessions appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 3

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