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FRA Suspends Safety Reports due to Government Shutdown
While not completely closed, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is no longer processing new Violation Reports until the government shutdown ends. This puts the safety of both rail workers and the public at risk. Read on to learn how this impacts the thousands of reports that are typically submitted each year. The post FRA Suspends Safety Reports due to Government Shutdown appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 23
SMART-TD to Port Terminal Railroad Association: Your Harassment Stops Now.
SMART-TD Alternate Vice President Chris Bartz issued a direct and unequivocal warning to management of the Port Terminal Railroad Association (PTRA): the ongoing disregard for your union agreements, safety obligations, and basic respect for your workforce will not be tolerated. Read on for details about the ongoing harassment and hostility we have been fighting alongside our PTRA brothers and sisters. The post SMART-TD to Port Terminal Railroad Association: Your Harassment Stops Now. appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 22
Honoring the Professional Drivers Who Keep Our Children Safe
School bus operators play a vital role in communities nationwide, combining professionalism, safety, and care to ensure millions of children are transported securely to school each day. Read on to see how SMART-TD is celebrating National School Bus Safety Week and honoring the dedication of these exceptional members. The post Honoring the Professional Drivers Who Keep Our Children Safe appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 21
Report Transit Assaults to Help SMART-TD Fight Back
With attacks against bus and transit operators rising, we want to remind our transit members to use SMART-TD’s confidential Bus and Transit Assault Prevention and Safety (BTAPS) assault report form. Read on to find out how you can help ensure that our members work in safe environments. The post Report Transit Assaults to Help SMART-TD Fight Back appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 20
SMART, SMACNA cohost webinar on building success in residential HVAC
Residential HVAC is one of the fastest-growing opportunities in the sheet metal industry. That's why, on October 15, 2025, the SMART-SMACNA Best Practices Market Expansion Task Force cohosted a webinar titled "Building Residential Success: Best Practices in HVAC Service & Replacement." The recorded webinar is now available to view. The post SMART, SMACNA cohost webinar on building success in residential HVAC appeared first on SMART Union. — Oct 20

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