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SMART committees inspire Chicago-area women to pursue careers in the sheet metal industry
Ahead of the 2026 SMART Leadership Conference in Chicago, sheet metal workers from across North America put the values of our union on full display, cohosting a hands-on Service and Learning Day with Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT). The post SMART committees inspire Chicago-area women to pursue careers in the sheet metal industry appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 26
Your Vote Belongs to You
Your vote belongs to you. Read on to learn why SMART-TD is changing its approach to election endorsements in 2026. The post Your Vote Belongs to You appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 23
CPKC Soo Line Members Ratify New Agreement
With notably high voter participation, Soo Line conductors represented by SMART-TD GCA 261 ratified a new, three-year agreement last week. Read on to learn more about what's included and what comes next. The post CPKC Soo Line Members Ratify New Agreement appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 23
30-Year Member Wayne Patton Retires
Brother Wayne Patton's (Local 1972) retirement was celebrated at last month’s Yardmasters’ annual meeting. Read on to learn more about Brother Patton’s service to SMART-TD. The post 30-Year Member Wayne Patton Retires appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 22
Strengthening the UNION sheet metal industry: SMART Education Department hosts Top-Down Organizing class in Florida
Every day of the year, SMART local union leaders work tirelessly to secure more work opportunities for union sheet metal workers across North America. That work takes many forms — but one key element is making sure more contractors realize the benefits of going union (and, in turn, take on jobs that provide opportunities for members). That’s why the SMART Education Department held its Top-Down Organizing class the week of October 5– 9, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. The post Strengthening the UNION sheet metal industry: SMART Education Department hosts Top-Down Organizing class in Florida appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 22

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