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Pennsylvania Rail Safety Legislation Clears House Vote
More than three years after the catastrophic derailment in East Palestine, a Pennsylvania lawmaker is urging his Senate colleagues to pass rail safety legislation that cleared the House last week. Read on to learn how this bill is part of a broader nationwide push to enact critical reforms that are necessary to protect both railroad workers and communities. The post Pennsylvania Rail Safety Legislation Clears House Vote appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 30
SMART Local 16 holds first orientation for newly organized sheet metal workers
Organizing is not just about recruiting new sheet metal workers into our union; retaining members is a critical part of the equation. SMART local unions need to grow in order to bolster collective bargaining and ensure health and pension funds remain strong. That can only happen when members both join and stay in SMART. For that reason, SMART Local 16 held its inaugural new organized member orientation on March 7, 2026. The post SMART Local 16 holds first orientation for newly organized sheet metal workers appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 30
Local 105 organizer named San Gabriel Valley Volunteer of the Year
On March 26, 2026, Local 105 (Southern California) SMART Army Coordinator and Organizer Eric Farrar was honored with the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by California State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez of Council District 25. The post Local 105 organizer named San Gabriel Valley Volunteer of the Year appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 27
Virginia Rail Yard Renamed in Honor of 50-Year Member
Brother Robert “RC” Hailes recently celebrated 50 years of service as both a SMART-TD member and working for the Norfolk & Portsmouth Beltline Railroad in Virgina. Read on to find out what honor Brother Hailes received to mark this significant milestone and commemorate five decades of leadership. The post Virginia Rail Yard Renamed in Honor of 50-Year Member appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 27
Sister Heather Steele Turns Adversity into Action
After experiencing a brutal on-duty assault nearly two years ago, Sister Heather Steele refused to let the incident define her career or her legacy. Instead, she’s becoming the face of the national rail safety movement while continuing her physical recovery. As Women’s History Month draws to a close, read on to learn how Sister Steele embodies what it means to build history in real time and what’s next on her advocacy journey. The post Sister Heather Steele Turns Adversity into Action appeared first on SMART Union. — Mar 26

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