Category: Front Page — TD
Transportation-oriented posts to appear on the front page of the main site and in news feeds.
Thank You for Standing Up Against CSX’s “Zero-to-Zero” Push
In a letter to SMART-TD members, Deputy National Safety and Legislative Director, Jared Cassity expresses his gratitude for their efforts in opposing CSX's push for the Trip Optimizer Air Brake Control (Zero-to-Zero) technology. Read on to see how your voices were key to SMART-TD's formal objection to this attempt to move our industry one step closer to full automation.
Like Mother, Like Daughter: New Jersey Transit is All in the Family for Rashonda Brown & Shakyia Ward
Rashonda Brown and her daughter, Shakyia Ward, are both conductors for New Jersey Transit. Even though they hold the same job title, they’ve made it a priority to forge their own professional paths. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, read on to find out who persuaded each of them to work for New Jersey Transit and what positive and negative changes they’ve seen during their time as conductors.
Nation Honors Transit Employees
March 18 is National Transit Employee Appreciation Day. Read on to join us in a celebration of the dedication and advocacy of transit workers across the U.S., whose hard work and solidarity keep our communities connected and safe.
How the Irish Helped Create America
St. Patrick’s Day is our opportunity to honor the hard work and sacrifices Irish immigrants made while helping build our country, and the continued importance of their solidarity in keeping our communities strong. Read on to see how our union marked the holiday in Chicago and New Jersey.
Registration Open for Denver Regional Training Seminar
Registration is open for the Denver Regional Training Seminar (RTS), which is set for June 23-26. Space in some of the training tracks is limited and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis, so please make sure to secure your spot and book your hotel room early. Read on for registration details.
Dallas Training Empowers Local Leaders
Since they were first held in 2020, SMART-TD’s Regional Training Seminars (RTS) have proven to be highly effective in enhancing the union’s strength. Local officers and union leaders came together in Dallas to enhance their skills, knowledge, and boost member representation. Read on to find out what new content made its debut at this training and what additional topics were featured on the agenda.
Privatizing Amtrak: a disaster in the making
Discussions about privatizing Amtrak gain new momentum without a clear understanding of why this plan, which is not a new one, always results in failure. Read on for a roundup of the top reasons that our proud national rail line is better for the country and our members without DOGE intervention.
From fire truck to train: Manda Snide leads by example
Growing up, Manda Snide saw the benefits of union membership firsthand. Now, she’s committed to paying it forward through her role as Nebraska’s Alternate Safety & Legislative Director. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, read on to learn what spurred her work on the railroad and why she’s committed to serving as a resource for her members.