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Strike Avoided: SMART-TD Local 1594 Reaches Tentative Agreement with SEPTA. A Victory for Transit Workers’ Safety and Dignity
SMART-TD Local 1594 has reached a tentative agreement with SEPTA, securing crucial safety upgrades, including bulletproof glass enclosures for operators, and a 5% wage increase for workers. This victory follows intense negotiations and solidarity with TWU Local 234, ensuring transit workers in Philadelphia are better protected and supported in their vital roles. The post Strike Avoided: SMART-TD Local 1594 Reaches Tentative Agreement with SEPTA. A Victory for Transit Workers’ Safety and Dignity appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 20
National Apprenticeship Week spotlight: Zenobia Clark
The SMART Women’s Committee is highlighting female apprentices as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2024. That includes third-year Local 85 (Atlanta, Ga.) apprentice Zenobia Clark, who says she loves her current job “because I can show my daughter my daily grit and endurance.” The post National Apprenticeship Week spotlight: Zenobia Clark appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 20
Virginia and D.C. legislative boards merge
The SMART-TD Virginia and D.C. Boards have merged to enhance advocacy and safety for workers in both regions, streamlining operations and creating a unified voice at local, state, and federal levels. Led by Ronnie Hobbs, the merger aims to better represent SMART-TD members and advocate for legislative changes that protect workers' rights. The post Virginia and D.C. legislative boards merge appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 19
National Apprenticeship Week spotlight: Areesa Willie
Each year during National Apprenticeship Week, SMART highlights the life-changing power of a union apprenticeship — from stellar pay and benefits to lifelong solidarity and fulfilling career paths. As part of the SMART Women’s Committee’s National Apprenticeship Week spotlight series, Local 17 (Boston, Mass.) sister Areesa Willie, a fourth-year apprentice, talks about how much she enjoys learning new things in the sheet metal trade (and getting paid to do it). The post National Apprenticeship Week spotlight: Areesa Willie appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 19
Help find the LA shooter responsible for attempted murder of SMART-TD transit member
Los Angeles Police are searching for a suspect responsible for gunning down a SMART-TD Transit Member in Hollywood on Saturday. If you know anything about Dorian Holt please contact the LAPD Northeast Station at 323-561-3211 or online at https://www.lacrimestoppers.org/ [ https://www.lacrimestoppers.org/ ] The post Help find the LA shooter responsible for attempted murder of SMART-TD transit member appeared first on SMART Union. — Nov 18

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