Category: Front Page — TD
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SMART-TD, Sen. Sherrod Brown take action to protect Cleveland railroad jobs
In fall 2024, CSX Railroad announced plans to change how the carrier moves freight between Chicago and the East Coast; a plan that would have forced more than 120 SMART-TD members to choose between relocation to either Buffalo, N.Y., or Willard, Ohio — or be laid off. SMART-TD officers and Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown took action in response. And with the senator’s help, union railroad jobs stayed in Cleveland where they belong.
H&W cost decrease in 2025 — rail members to save 10.2% in monthly contributions
Great news for railroad workers! Starting in 2025, monthly health and wellness contributions will drop by 10.2% because of fewer claims filed in 2024. This landmark achievement is a testament to the hard work and responsible choices of our members!
Safety and AI technology explored at globe-spanning transit conference in Berlin
A team of SMART-TD transit officers engaged with the top safety and technology innovators in the world during the 2024 InnoTrans conference in Berlin, Germany. “Knowing what's out there will help us to propose engineering and procedural safeguards for our members.” General Chair John Ellis, GC 857.
Yardmasters recognized by Federal Hours of Service bill
A Federal bill known as the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act was introduced today, following our recent success protecting yardmasters in Minnesota. The SMART-TD railroad union is gathering additional co-sponsors for the bill, which would bring Yardmaster hours in line with those of other critical railroad employees across the nation.
Don’t let outsiders drive a wedge between us
No one deserves to wake up in the morning and wonder, is today going to be the day that I'm verbally assaulted while I'm doing my job? Is someone going to lay hands on me, spit on me, stab me, shoot me? No one deserves to wake up and wonder “is today the day that I lose limbs? That I suffer a career or life altering injury? Is today the day that I don't make it home?” That's not Republican. That's not Democrat. That is union. And we should stand united when we talk about these issues. Do not let someone else drive a wedge between you. We must move forward together.
Aid distribution powered by member generosity
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our union has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to supporting one another in times of crisis. Thanks to your generous contributions, SMART and our general president, Michael Coleman, have established three distribution centers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. These centers provide immediate assistance to our members.
SMART members helping SMART members recover from Hurricane Helene
SMART has announced a mobilization of members and volunteers to offer assistance to our brothers and sisters in the hurricane recovery effort.
Amtrak pays tribute to fallen workers
Whether carrying freight or moving passengers, the potential for an on-the-job fatality is always there. A memorial in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station honors the men and women lost while working for Amtrak and ensures they will not be forgotten.