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We end each daily Newswire e-mail with a request: Have a story? Tell the News Team. This isn’t a way to fill space: it’s a call to action to help us learn what stories we should be telling that might not be on our radar. Read on to learn how you can get involved.

New California Law Protects Transit Workers

A new SMART-TD sponsored bill was signed into law that gives transit employees and their unions the tools they need to defend workers, protect riders, and deter bad behavior before it escalates.  Read on to learn more about AB 394.

How Does a Government Shutdown Impact the Offices Members Rely On?

As of midnight, the federal government is shut down for the foreseeable future, but what does that mean when it comes to the offices and agencies that our rail, bus, and transit members deal with every day? Read on to find out what you need to know as the latest government shutdown begins.

Update on National Rail Contract –Make Sure You Get Your Ballot

With the National contract ratification vote on the horizon, all members are strongly encouraged to verify that your union has your correct contact information on file to ensure that you receive your voting instructions. Read on for important details.

New law would end unfair taxation on workers’ strike pay

In mid-September, Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona introduced the Tax Cut for Striking Workers Act. This legislation would make it so striking workers no longer get taxed on the small payments they receive from a union strike fund. “The Tax Cut for Striking Workers Act is jus [...]