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Latest News & Updates

ACTION ALERT: Bring SMART Local 100 Brother Home and Give Him Due Process
The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) is asking union members, supporters

VIDEO: Press conference in support of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia
Building trades members, CASA of Maryland, local elected officials and community allies turned out today for a

Pre-Apprenticeship Program Celebrates Graduation in Baltimore
Six-week program offers participants an introduction to the unionized building trades.

Maryland Legislation Aims to Combat Fraud, Wage Theft
Legislation gives AG’s office the power to conduct compliance investigations and resources needed to go after bad actors.

Trades Testify Before D.C. Council in Favor of PLA on Capital One Arena Redesign Project
The project will span three years and is planned to be completed in time for the 2027-28 NBA and NHL seasons.