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Who to call if you are injured or retaliated against for reporting a safety violation on the railroad
If you are new to the railroad or are fortunate enough to have never been injured at work, you may not know about a key protection the union provides: a pool of pre-vetted lawyers who can help if you need them. Sara Youngdahl, our DLC coordinator, explains what the Designated Legal Counsel (DLC) is and when you should reach out. The post Who to call if you are injured or retaliated against for reporting a safety violation on the railroad appeared first on SMART Union. — May 30
Local 49 wins victory for members with state custom offsite fabrication law
Local 49 won a huge victory for New Mexico sheet metal workers in April 2025, when Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a law that expanded prevailing wage to include custom offsite fabrication on public works projects. The post Local 49 wins victory for members with state custom offsite fabrication law appeared first on SMART Union. — May 29
Registration CLOSED for Denver Regional Training Seminar
Due to record registration for the upcoming Denver Regional Training Seminar (RTS), we have reached full capacity and cannot accommodate any more attendees. Read on for more details, including the dates of the two remaining 2025 seminars. The post Registration CLOSED for Denver Regional Training Seminar appeared first on SMART Union. — May 29
In Loving Memory of Brother Darryl Redmon
Local 1704 (Kansas City, MO) and SMART-TD honor the memory of Brother Darryl Redmon, General Chairperson of GO-STU (First Student 1704), whose brief but impactful tenure exemplified servant leadership, union advocacy, and compassionate service. Read on to see how his legacy endures through the lives he touched, the contracts he influenced, and the deep respect he earned among colleagues, family, and his community. The post In Loving Memory of Brother Darryl Redmon appeared first on SMART Union. — May 28
SMART responds to House spending bill: protecting members from rising health care costs
The spending bill recently passed by the United States House of Representatives includes nearly $700 billion in cuts to Medicaid — a move that could have serious consequences for SMART members alongside working families across the country. “These cuts will affect our members directly at the bargaining table and in their wallets,” said SMART General […] The post SMART responds to House spending bill: protecting members from rising health care costs appeared first on SMART Union. — May 27

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