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Latest Episodes
Not All Lists Are Created Equal
Jeremy chats with Bill Finn, State Director of KY Building & Construction Trades Council about the endorsed candidates list and consequences of elections.
Did You Hear The One About The Election?
The Labor Radio Podcast Network did nightly Live Streams the week of the 2020 Election. This is a segment featuring SMART Director of Communications and Mobilization Paul Pimentel discussing SMART’s involvement in this year’s election and why we suppo...
A Sleazy Proposition
Jeremy shares his thoughts on a ballot measure in California and why working class people across the nation should pay attention on election day. We see you, Cali. Vote NO on Proposition 22.
Taft Him? I Hartley Knew Him!
Jeremy and Business Agent Richard Roth discuss the Taft-Hartley Act and how it governs our trust funds, the ongoing attacks on unions and the best Star Wars movie in the series.
Hear me out
Jeremy is joined by Business Manager Mark Adams and retirees Terry Akin Sr. and Jimmy Sharp to discuss the upcoming election and why we support the candidates we support.
Be The Change You Wish To See
Jeremy Waugh chats with SMART Local 2 member Aaron Mais about being a sheet metal worker and becoming a politician. Shout out to Judy Ancel from the Heartland Labor Forum for setting this up. If you live in Missouri’s 53rd district, VOTE AARON MAIS.
Meet The Pioneers – Retiree Kenny Bayens
Retiree Kenny Bayens joins us to share memories of working with the tools, transitioning to retirement and a possible comeback?? Check it out.
Down In A Hole
Jeremy Waugh and Richie Ray talk about Mental Health, Addiction and the SMART MAP Program. If you or someone you know could use some assistance, here are some resources that may be able to help: SMOHIT Helpline: 877-884-6227 National Suicide Lifeline: ...
Meet Apprentice Kasey Mathias
First year apprentice Kasey Mathias shares her experience as a female metal fabricator, joining a union and being a first year apprentice.
Never Forget
Members of SMART share their memories of September 11, 2001. In order of appearance: Local 110 BA Richard Roth / Local 110 BA Jason Shultz / Local 44 BM Don Dunne / Local 110 brother Justin Bilyeu / SMART IA Rep Tommy Fuller / Local 110 brother Craig B...