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Coal trains roll as Michigan power plant gets a lifeline
Powder River coal will continue to flow from Wyoming to Michigan, thanks to an order from the Trump Administration to keep the J.H. Campbell Power Plant in West Olive, Michigan operational for another 90 days. Keeping Campbell open means keeping us on the job and keeping the lights on in Michigan. Read on for the details. The post Coal trains roll as Michigan power plant gets a lifeline appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 3
SMART Canada statement on National Roofing Week
Roofers, as skilled trades professionals, play a critical role in building and maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our communities safe and resilient. This week is an opportunity to celebrate the legacy projects that span coast to coast to coast The post SMART Canada statement on National Roofing Week appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 3
A hero among us: Local 105 member helps save woman’s life on Los Angeles highway
Local 105 member Margarito Martinez took quick action to help prevent disaster when a woman had a seizure during rush hour in Los Angeles. The post A hero among us: Local 105 member helps save woman’s life on Los Angeles highway appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 3
SMART-TD Calls for Legislative Action After Firearm Incident Involving Keolis Crew Member
After a Keolis conductor was assaulted on the job last week, the need to pass transit safety legislation in Massachusetts is more urgent than ever. Current law only protects employees working for public transit authorities but doesn't include their counterparts who work for private companies. Read on to learn what happened and how SMART-TD leaders are reviving the call to pass this vital safety legislation. The post SMART-TD Calls for Legislative Action After Firearm Incident Involving Keolis Crew Member appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 2
Local 17 steward details fight for SMART collective bargaining rights at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
In March, an executive order ended collective bargaining for nearly one million federal workers, including Local 17 sheet metal workers at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) in Maine. Local 17 steward Shaun Fisher details what happened and the fight for members' rights. The post Local 17 steward details fight for SMART collective bargaining rights at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 2

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