Category: Front Page — TD
Transportation-oriented posts to appear on the front page of the main site and in news feeds.
A fond appreciation to a fearless leader
Martin Oberman retired May 10, 2024, as chairman of the Surface Transportation Board. SMART Transportation Division wishes him the best in his retirement.
SMART-TD statement on NS proxy vote
“This is a good day for the men and women on the ballast line of Norfolk Southern! The attempt by the hedge fund known as Ancora to take over one of this country’s largest railroads could have been catastrophic to our nation’s economy and to the quality of life for thousands [...]
Los Angeles County MTA announces it will have protective barriers installed in all its buses by year’s end
Los Angeles County MTA announced today that it was accelerating its timeline and would have protective barriers installed on all its buses to protect our members two years ahead of schedule.
Setting the record straight: Batory’s nomination to Amtrak board
Ron Batory’s nomination to the Amtrak board isn’t even a Presidential appointment despite inflammatory reports to the contrary. SMART-TD sets the record straight on what’s going on and where that misinformation came from.
CPKC drags feet on attendance and sick leave negotiations
Summary: SMART-TD calls out CPKC for adopting the worst parts of their American Class I cousins’ policies without meeting to negotiate essential benefits. By not negotiating sick leave and other essentials in a timely manner, the railroad is setting itself up for failure, both on the rails and as union members seek fair hearings.
Ukrainian rail workers need our assistance
Rail workers in Ukraine are running low on personal protective equipment and other supplies. SMART Transportation Division is taking up a collection of these items to deliver to their union. If you would like to contribute, send all donations, either of items or monetary assistance, to the SMART-TD office in Cleveland, Ohio.
Union Pacific corrupts FRA safety survey, involved members should call UP ethics hotline
FRA served notice to Union Pacific for meddling with a safety review. All SMART-TD members who took part in the FRA survey should get on record with their local chairperson, then call UP’s ethics hotline at (800) 998-2000.
DIPP assessments drop to 32 cents per dollar of daily benefit coverage
Effective July 1, 2024, the monthly DIPP assessment for participants will be reduced from 50 to 32 cents per $1 of daily benefit coverage. This reduction and a 90% + approval on all new claims make SMART DIPP the premier option for discipline income protection in the industry.