Workers Unite Against Keolis at Boston’s South Station 

Hundreds of workers gathered at Boston’s historic South Station to rally for a fair contract in a joint action by SMART-TD, the AFL-CIO, IAM, ATDA, BRS, TCU, and IBEW. They confronted Keolis, the French-owned passenger rail carrier, who have neglected MBTA contract negotiations since July 1, 2022.

SMART-TD election results: President Ferguson, all Vice Presidents re-elected

SMART-TD retains the momentum built over the past five years under President Jeremy Ferguson and his leadership team. “This union is winning on all accounts, across the board, including in arbitration, negotiations and mediation,” Ferguson said in his acceptance speech. Elections were held August 11 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The massive railroad and transit union remains focused on member safety, quality of life and upcoming contract negotiations.