When working families need help, Local 17 is always there to lend a hand. This past Saturday, our members showed up for our Brothers and Sisters in Local 26, donating $1,000 of food as part of the Greater Boston Labor Council's Union Food Drive. I want to thank each...

Brothers and Sisters, In these tough times, we need a leader who’ll do more than just talk. We need a leader who’ll stand with workers and fight for us every day. The choice couldn't be more clear. Cast your ballot today for Joe Biden to protect our jobs and defend...

Brothers and Sisters, Tomorrow’s election is one of the most important in history, and it's on us to make a difference. When we vote, we decide the future of our country and our unions. And in these difficult times, we need a leader who’ll stand with workers. That...

The Trump Administration just announced a new plan to gut workers' rights. The Department of Labor is proposing a new rule that would make it easier for employers to classify workers as "independent contractors." This rule would allow more employers to deny workers...

Sisters, NABTU is hosting their Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference virtually this year on Saturday, October 17. The conference is free to our members who would like to attend. Click here to view the conference lineup and register for the SMART International Women's...

Brothers and Sisters, This election, we have the chance to protect unions and working families. Retirement security, prevailing wages, new infrastructure projects, and the future of unions are all on the ballot this fall. That's why SMART is hosting phone banks to...

***ALL BARGAINING AREAS*** Dear Brothers and Sisters: Please be advised there will be a “Special Order of Business” meeting to hear reports from the Jointly Administered Funds of the Annuity, Equality, Health & Welfare, J.A.T.C., Local Pension and General Fund. This...

Brothers and Sisters, We’re standing together to win great union jobs this week. The Town of Braintree is voting on a tax override on Saturday, September 26 to build a new middle school. If the measure passes, this project will create new jobs for our members under...