Category: Bus

The outcome of this election will affect your job

September 13, 2016 By John Risch, SMART TD National Legislative Director For those of you who don’t know me, I’m honored to serve as your elected National Legislative Director. I came from the ranks, starting in the track department on the Burlington Northern and went into train service, spendi [...]

Tags aviation, bus, commuter rail, Freight rail, presidential campaigns, presidential election, why trump is bad for unions

Charlotte Area Transit System members ratify contract

September 12, 2016 Members of SMART Transportation Division Local 1715 in Charlotte, N.C., overwhelmingly approved a new three-year contract, Friday, Sept. 9, reports Vice President Calvin Studivant. “I would like to thank General Chairperson (GCA TMD) Hasson Trent, Vice General Chairpers [...]

Tags Calvin Studivant, CATS, Charlotte Area Transit System, Local 1715

Happy Labor Day from SMART TD

September 2, 2016 SMART Transportation Division wishes everyone a happy Labor Day. Read below to learn about the history of Labor Day. Department of Labor on the history of Labor Day Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the so [...]

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FTA issues final rule on safety program

August 11, 2016 The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued the final rule for the Public Transportation Safety Program that establishes procedural rules for FTA to administer a comprehensive safety program to improve the safety of federally-funded public transportation systems. The fina [...]

Tags Federal Transit Administration, final rule, FTA, safety

OSHA’s safety tips for working in the heat

July 22, 2016 HEAT ILLNESS CAN BE DEADLY The body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn’t enough. Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels if you don’t drink enough water and rest in the shade. You can suffer fro [...]

Tags heat exhaustion, Heat Illness, heat safety, heat stroke, OSHA

Long-Term Disability open enrollment begins August 1

July 1, 2016 SMART Transportation Division has partnered with MetLife to bring our Rail and Bus members the most comprehensive and cost-effective Voluntary Long-Term Disability plans. VLTD insurance helps you protect your income if you suddenly have to stop working due to an accident or i [...]

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Santa Cruz Metro drivers narrowly avoid layoffs

June 28, 2016 Santa Cruz Metro bus drivers narrowly avoided being laid off, when a new budget was reached Friday, June 24, saving the drivers’ jobs. The budget hinges on a pending sales tax ballot measure to be voted on by taxpayers in the November elections. Metro approved a two-year budg [...]

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In honor and memory of our fallen heroes

May 26, 2016 During this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, let’s take an opportunity to remember that the simple freedoms we take for granted exist because of our brothers and sisters of the United States Armed Forces, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Learn more abo [...]

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First Student receives ASE Blue Seal of Excellence

May 13, 2016 Ten First Student Bus locations have recently received the Blue Seal of Excellence from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Of the 10 properties that received the award, Local 1908 of Buffalo, N.Y., were one of those properties. According to First [...]

Tags ASE, Blue Seal of Excellence, First Student, Local 1908

Risch, Harrison testify at Sleep Apnea hearing

May 12, 2016 National Legislative Director John Risch and Local 759 (Newark, N.J.) Secretary and Treasurer Craig Harrison testified at a public hearing today before the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) about Obstructive Slee [...]

Tags Craig Harrison, FMCSA, FRA, John Risch, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea