Category: Amtrak
Brother Bill Link Retires After a Memorable 53 Year Career
After exactly 53 years of service, Brother Bill Link (Local 1470) retired from Amtrak on June 27. Read on to hear what spurred his railroad career, the lessons he’s learned, and the legacy that he leaves behind for future generations.
Chairman Pauli Announces Retirement, SMART-TD celebrates his career
General Chairman Rick Pauli announced his retirement after a 32-year career with the railroad. His care and contributions, including the largest-ever Amtrak wage increase and innumerable claims-related precedents, will benefit the union for years to come. He will always be our brother, and we wish him the very best in this next chapter of his life.
Amtrak Thinks No AC Is No Problem! They Are Dead Wrong
As shown by SMART-TD Conductor Robert Cleverly's harrowing experience, Amtrak's cost-cutting measures put workers and passengers at risk. The union is demanding that Amtrak respect the role of Assistant Conductor and prioritize worker welfare over budget cuts.
Amtrak agreement ratified by 3-to-1 margin
A new 7-year agreement delivers improved pay, training and healthcare to over 2,100 SMART-TD members.
De-escalation training helps conductors avert potential Amtrak disaster
Nathan Hatton learned de-escalation techniques at SMART-TD's 2024 National Training Seminar in July. A month later, he was confronted with a situation which, improperly handled, could have been catastrophic.
Amtrak general committees announce tentative agreement
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.
TD National Training Seminar begins; officers train to confidently represent union members
The 2024 National Training Seminar provides core training for over 700 union officers. They gather to embrace their duty and obligation to do what’s right for our members. Intensive officer training is one reason SMART-TD representation is widely sought by railroad and transit properties nationwide.
Amtrak execs collect bonuses for a $1.7 billion deficit
With the nation’s premier passenger carrier on the cusp of better things, Amtrak’s executives again are rewarding themselves with millions rather than the people doing the work.