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SMART Canada Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day and Partnerships Supporting Indigenous Workforce Development
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, SMART Canada recognizes the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples while reaffirming its commitment to creating meaningful pathways into the unionized skilled trades. Through partnerships with Indigenous communities, training organizations, service providers, and local unions, SMART Canada is expanding access to pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeships, and long-term careers in the sheet metal and roofing industries. The post SMART Canada Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day and Partnerships Supporting Indigenous Workforce Development appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 22
Local 221 and Vice Local Chairman Beau Turner: Standing Up for Safety, Standing Up for Railroaders
Written by Bill Gilmore, Local Chair of Local 221 in North Little Rock, Ark. and 3rd Vice Chairperson of GCA - 569, this article details how Local 221 and Vice Local Chair Beau Turner stood up for their safety against Union Pacific. Read on to see how their courage to act and the backing of OSHA secured a landmark recent ruling against retaliation by the railroad. The post Local 221 and Vice Local Chairman Beau Turner: Standing Up for Safety, Standing Up for Railroaders appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 19
Your Voice Is Having an Impact on Rail Safety
Public support for stronger drone restrictions around rail operations continues to grow, thanks to grassroots action by railroad workers. Read on to see how you can add your voice. The post Your Voice Is Having an Impact on Rail Safety appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 18
SMART leaders continue training to better represent production workers
The SMART Education Department and the Production Workers Department held its annual Production Institute in Kansas City, Mo., during the week of June 1, 2026. The focus of the Production Institute, a progressive-format multi-year course, is to train union officials — including stewards — on how to effectively represent our production members. The post SMART leaders continue training to better represent production workers appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 17
A Preventable Injury and a Predictable Outcome
A serious Selkirk injury renews concerns that rushed training and inadequate qualification are putting railroaders at risk. Read on to see New York SLD Deleskiewicz’s not-so-subtle message to CSX Executives. The post A Preventable Injury and a Predictable Outcome appeared first on SMART Union. — Jun 17

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