Proposed Union Merger: Sheet Metal Workers and United Transportation Union

The Sheet Metal Workers union and the United Transportation Union (UTU) are proposing a merger to form a new entity called the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART). The UTU board recommended the merger and its 125,000 members are voting on it, while the Sheet Metal Workers' general executive council has already approved it. The merger aims to increase political clout and protect jobs.

“Sheet metal workers will have to get used to a new name for their union if a proposed merger with the United Transportation Union goes through.”

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