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.
These selections were made by SMART Transportation Division state legislative boards and national leadership with careful consideration as to the candidates' track record regarding issues affecting your workplace. In short — who is with us and who is against us.
Our multi-year effort to protect our bus and transit membership takes a significant step ahead when FTA announces its first directive to stop operator assaults.
“This new law represents a new day in Arizona. If you put your hands on a SMART-TD member or any transit professional, you’re going to have to face real consequences.”
—SMART-TD Transit Union’s Arizona Safety and Legislative Director Scott Jones
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.
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.
Nice try, First Student, but SMART-TD is here to stay. TD bus and transit union Local 1909 rolled out the red carpet despite being turned away from a recent new employee orientation.