Category: Press release
Union leaders, community supporters to rally Friday, April 4, in support of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia and family
Supporters will rally alongside Abrego Garcia’s union and Maryland immigrant rights activists in Langley Park to support his family and his right to due process.
PRESS RELEASE: SMART-TD Helps Secure Crucial Win For Worker Safety
The first glare-resistant and bulletproof driver barriers are set to be installed on the first of eight Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) buses tomorrow. Read on to learn more about why these barriers were necessary, SMART-TD's role in selecting the barriers, and the impact that they’re expected to have on drivers’ safety.
SMART-TD union announces the passage of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (REEF)
After years of work, SMART-TD's Safety and Legislative Department is celebrating the passage of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (REEF). With today's vote, our members have succeeded in righting a wrong that imposed an unfair and unintended tax on railroader retirement benefits.
SMART-TD condemns Union Pacific’s lease to Central Oregon Pacific Railroad
SMART-TD responds to UP selling off our members' jobs to a nonunion short line: “Union Pacific’s move in Oregon is just the latest example of how our country is literally getting 'railroaded' by the sharks on Wall Street. The workers on the ground, the businesses, and the communities that rely on these services will pay the price for this callous disregard for safety.” TD President Jeremy FergusonUnion Takes Bold Step To Force Congress To Act On Rail Safety
The Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Congressmen Troy Nehls aims to improve railroad safety by mandating minimum crew sizes, limiting train lengths, and enforcing stricter safety inspections. We need your help to tell your member of congress to get behind this bill.
Open enrollment for the SMART-TD VLTD and VLIFE plans begins for rail and bus members
Running until Aug. 23, 2024, members who do not participate in the SMART-TD voluntary long-term disability or voluntary group life insurance program have a chance to sign up!
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.