FRA nixed an attempt by two Class I carriers and three passenger carriers to be able to shut down critical safety tech for as long as three days. The SMART-TD railroad union’s public comment was a big reason why.
General chairpersons who handle SMART-TD’s Amtrak properties announce that they’ve negotiated improvements in the latest tentative agreement, including substantial wage increases and back pay. The contract will be placed before members for consideration in the very near future.
The Canadian government acted to intervene in the rail dispute in Canada the evening of Aug. 22. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update our guidance to members as time passes.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 21, 2024) — SMART Transportation Division negotiators have reached a tentative agreement with CSX that would provide raises and improvements in paid vacation and health care if ratified by members. The new five-year agreement will be put in front of T [...]
Time's running out for TD bus and rail members to enroll in the TD Voluntary Group Life (VLIFE) insurance and Voluntary Long-Term Disability (VLTD) insurance plans. The deadline is Aug. 23, 2024.
This is an overview of day four of the Third SMART General Convention. More details will be included in the Fall Members’ Journal. Delegates to the 3rd SMART General Convention continued their work on Thursday, August 15, hearing from convention committees and SMART departme [...]
This is an overview of day three of the Third SMART General Convention. More details will be included in the Fall Members’ Journal. Delegates to the Third SMART General Convention reelected Michael Coleman of Local 33 (Cleveland, Ohio) as the union’s general president on Wed [...]
This is an overview of day two of the Third SMART General Convention. More details will be included in the Fall Members’ Journal. Committees, department directors and delegates to the Third SMART General Convention continued their work on Tuesday, August 17. With guest speak [...]
SMART Transportation Division made major progress during the first term of the Biden-Harris administration. The union endorses Kamala Harris in the November election.