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Virginia state two-person crew bill passes in House, Senate is next
Virginia’s House of Delegates on Wednesday passed H.B. 440, a two-person freight crew bill, by a 61-37 vote, with one delegate abstaining. The bill now moves on to the state’s Senate. “We’ve hit third base,”... — Jan 23
Registration open for officers to attend local finance workshop in Philly
Registration has opened for local secretaries and treasurers and for presidents and trustees who are interested in attending workshops that will go over key aspects of the business of local union finances. Follow the link... — Jan 20
Remembering Martin Luther King’s legacy
Today, every member of the SMART union will take time, in conjunction with our entire nation, to honor and remember the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. King’s brilliance, vision, leadership... — Jan 20
Two-person crew bill passes Va. House committee
Virginia’s full House of Delegates soon will be considering H.B. 440, a two-person freight crew bill, after it passed the body’s Committee on Commerce and Labor Jan. 16 by a 13-8 vote. “This is a... — Jan 17
Illinois TD member seeks support in run for re-election to county board
Matt Hanson, alternate legislative representative and trustee for Local 171 (Aurora, Ill.), is continuing his bid to retain his seat on the Kane County Board. Hanson, an incumbent seeking a full term, is facing a... — Jan 16