A new program that provides additional financial protection for SMART-TD members and their families during some of the most vulnerable situations is launching soon. Read on for details.
A new benefit allows SMART-TD members and their families to pursue higher education at an accredited college or university without breaking the bank, all while maintaining their busy schedules. Read on to learn more about the Union College Benefit, which programs are available and how to apply.
If you are new to the railroad or are fortunate enough to have never been injured at work, you may not know about a key protection the union provides: a pool of pre-vetted lawyers who can help if you need them. Sara Youngdahl, our DLC coordinator, explains what the Designated Legal Counsel (DLC) is and when you should reach out.
To ensure that you’re receiving the most up-to-date information when using the SMART Union Mobile App, you need to use the latest version. Read on to see the three simple steps that you can take to check and download the app today if you haven’t done so already!
Widespread flash flooding has recently devastated communities across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Members who have experienced personal loss or displacement due to the flooding are encouraged to apply for financial support through SMART-TD's Disaster Relief Fund. Read on to learn how to apply for aid.
Launched late last year, SMART-TD’s E-3 Committee focuses on outreach to locals and keeping members updated on important news and benefits by using various tools, including new, customizable bulletin board flyers. Read on to learn what spurred the idea for this campaign and why member feedback is critical to the committee’s work.
Every SMART-TD member’s voice is important – make sure yours is heard when it matters most! Please verify your current contact information. With 2025 national negotiations underway, and many on property agreements also needing ratification, this is the time to make sure your vote gets counted. Read on to choose one of three easy ways to make sure your voice is heard.
We're excited to share that the newest version of the SMART Union Mobile App is here! From bug fixes to a more user-friendly design, read on to see all of the latest updates and download the app if you haven't done so already!
The annual slowdown in freight traffic brings a historic increase in discipline cases. The railroads are moving to cut their headcount, while also dodging blame for the poorer service this causes. SMART-TD is here to help challenge these claims and to provide income protection while they move through mediation.
As kids all over the world know, railroaders tend to work “all the live-long day.” This is baked into the cake and explained at hiring sessions of all the major railroads, but the hours-of-service (HOS) laws in place say, in no uncertain terms, that 12 hours is the extent of [...]