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TD Local 278 shows solidarity with UAW
Members of SMART-TD Local 278 (Jackson, Mich.) and General Committee GO 687 hit the picket line in Detroit, heart of the auto industry on Sept. 20. Our members were on the line supporting the proud men and women of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 900 outside of Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant, better known as MAP. […] The post TD Local 278 shows solidarity with UAW appeared first on SMART Union. — Sep 21
North and South Carolina members join for Solidarity Shoot
TD members from both North and South Carolina got together for a late summer clay shoot at DeWitt’s Sporting Clays in Ellerbe, N.C. About 57 people participated – including President Jeremy Ferguson and Alt. National Legislative Director Jared Cassity. North Carolina State Legislative Director Ron Ingerick organized the event and took part, as did SLD […] The post North and South Carolina members join for Solidarity Shoot appeared first on SMART Union. — Sep 19
Illinois sheet metal worker on how Local 219 “changed [his] life”
SMART Local 219 (Rockford, Illinois) sheet metal worker Josh Reynolds is a first-year apprentice who learned about the union from his friend, fellow member Isaiah Myers. After completing his pre-apprenticeship and starting his career at Local 219, he says the trade has already “changed my life for the better.” Read his BE4ALL “How I became […] The post Illinois sheet metal worker on how Local 219 “changed [his] life” appeared first on SMART Union. — Sep 18
What TD members can do to support the UAW strike
Brothers and sisters — As the strike action of our brothers and sisters at the UAW moves forward, I wanted to reach out to all SMART-TD members and reiterate our support for the UAW and the goals they are working to achieve. On Thursday, I reached out to our rail members to let you know […] The post What TD members can do to support the UAW strike appeared first on SMART Union. — Sep 16
Union sheet metal workers’ mental health program spotlighted by America’s Work Force Union Podcast
America’s Work Force Union Podcast (AWFP) put the spotlight on union sheet metal workers’ mental health during Suicide Prevention Week, bringing on SMART Members Assistance Program (MAP) Coordinator Chris Carlough to discuss how SMART is working to equip members with the tools they need to support one another, whether with substance use or mental health […] The post Union sheet metal workers’ mental health program spotlighted by America’s Work Force Union Podcast appeared first on SMART Union. — Sep 15

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