News Archive
SMART statement on updated Minimum Energy Standards for new single and multifamily homes
Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the adoption of the updated Minimum Energy Standards for new single and multifamily homes. According to HUD, “energy standards use tried and true co [...]
Online fundraiser established for Local 821 officer’s family
The life of Local 821 Trustee Robert Zavala Jr. was cut short after a fatal car accident April 19, and an online fundraiser has been created to help his family.
Ground broken on Brightline West — new rail jobs incoming!
The 2024 calendar lists Monday, April 22, as Earth Day, but with the groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada, for what will become 218 miles of new high-speed rail line, SMART Transportation Division and the rest of rail labor can see today as Jobs Day! Brightline West b [...]
RME members: Make your voices heard ahead of national negotiations!
SMART Railroad, Mechanical and Engineering Department Members covered by national negotiations in 2024: Please complete and share this survey with other members ahead of the next round of national negotiations, beginning November 1, 2024. The survey takes approximately 10 min [...]
After FRA rule, Jared Cassity explains why we still need the Rail Safety Act
SMART-TD’s Alternate National Legislative Director Jared Cassity was featured on an episode of America’s Workforce Union Podcast, covering a wide range of rail industry topics.
ALERT for L.A.-area members — operator stabbing suspect at large
At 8:30 p.m. April 13, one of our SMART Transportation Division members was brutally attacked on the job. As of now, the suspected attacker has not been arrested and is still on the loose.
SMART-TD wins SEPTA members’ security in their chosen craft
Involuntary transfers and dismissals get nipped in the bud thanks to intervention by SEPTA general chairperson and Bus Department vice president.
Shining brightly in the midst of darkness
Railroaders are alone on the job, but we are alone together. This is the foundation of the SMART Transportation Division.