Local 73's Desmond Roach talks job satisfaction and union vs nonunion in this 2022 interview: 'You've got somebody fighting for your rights, you've got a stable medical, and you've got the highest pay. You can't beat it.'
 
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Thank you CCWESTT for giving me the opportunity to share my journey as a tradeswoman at the Charting a Course - Navigating Systemic Change Conference in Victoria, BC.

“It takes a system to change a system.”

Today is Memorial Day – a day to remember and honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.

Watch General President Coleman's video message to members.

“When it comes to my home life and work schedule compared to the big, nonunion HVAC company I was working for, I would have to say it is a night and day difference.'

Two newly organized Local 20 members discuss the SMART difference in the spring journal: smart-union.org/newly-organize…

#ICYMI : The BE4ALL 2024 Spring Challenge is underway! Submit your written or video answer to the question: Why are you proud to be a SMART union member? You'll be entered to win a surprise BE4ALL gift and a $100 gift card! Enter the challenge here: form.jotform.com/231914222831146

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'Construction unions in Massachusetts are also tackling opioid addiction among their members.
... amid the growing opioid crisis, the umbrella group formed a Recovery Council in 2020 to link all the unions’ substance-use programs.'

Seth Lennon sits down with the Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to discuss some of the work being done to improve safety and efficiency at our nation's airports and our industry's role in making these improvements. youtu.be/VtL3ECCyxKw

⁦Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct⁩ Executive Secretary-Treasurer Susie Martinez talks to ⁦Governor Jared Polis⁩ about the importance of bills (HVAC in public schools) that help workers #coleg #copolitics #1u ✊

“We support people who support labor. Period.” - John Coleman, SMART Local 7 (Lansing, Michigan).

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Want to support the REI Union but can't make the rally?

👉Tell the REI Board: Stop union busting & bargain a fair contract!

🔗actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell… #1u

Did you know that all of the job postings on our job board are union? This means financial stability, great benefits and community!
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Today! Stand with workers and make our collective voice heard, 4pm.

Wednesday reminder, courtesy of SMART Local 33 in Northern Ohio: Our solidarity is our greatest strength!

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COLORADO: Stand with workers tomorrow, Thursday at 4pm. More info:

#SMARTWork : Local 36’s Jake Dickinson (left) and Elijah Wagner work to restore one of St. Louis's historic buildings – DuBourg Hall at Saint Louis University – by replacing all the copper on the roof. Great work, brothers! Photo courtesy of Local 36 and the Labor Tribune.