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SMART News: SMART members, building trades workers rally for a PLA in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Prince George’s (PG) County in Maryland is currently considering a project labor agreement (PLA) for the county’s blueprint schools program, which will use a public-private partnership model for more than $1 billion in school construction in the county. The PLA, which has faced opposition from entities like the Association of Builders and Contractors, would be […] The post SMART News: SMART members, building trades workers rally for a PLA in Prince George’s County, Maryland appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 8
Local 17 journeyperson details her sheet metal journey in Women In Construction Week 2023 video
In a video profile for Women In Construction Week 2023, Local 17's Adrian Mobley took SMART through a day on the job and discussed her journey in the trade. The post Local 17 journeyperson details her sheet metal journey in Women In Construction Week 2023 video appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 7
Utah rail safety bill awaits signature of governor
As has been documented, we’ve been pushing quite a few pieces of rail safety legislation in many states. Of all the places SMART has legislation, Utah State Legislative Director Dan Brewer may have had the most-ambitious agenda this cycle especially considering his state has one of the hardest climates to create traction for labo- friendly […] The post Utah rail safety bill awaits signature of governor appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 7
SMART-MD, IBEW, IAM Unions File Outsourcing Suit Against BNSF Railway
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 19, and International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers-Mechanical and Engineering Department (SMART-MD) issued the following statement: On February 24, the IBEW, IAM District 19, and SMART-MD filed a lawsuit against BNSF Railway in the United […] The post SMART-MD, IBEW, IAM Unions File Outsourcing Suit Against BNSF Railway appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 7
Bills of importance to TD members introduced in Michigan
The state of Michigan is a great microcosm of the United States as a whole. It has major metropolitan areas, heavy industry, expansive agriculture and a diverse transportation network. Train tracks crisscross “The Big Mitten,” moving people to and from the state and getting products to both national and international markets. Belying their role in […] The post Bills of importance to TD members introduced in Michigan appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 7

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