Category: Transportation
OSHA’s Tips for Working in Cold Weather
Whether digging out from feet of snow near the Great Lakes or thawing out after a hard freeze in the Southeast, many states are experiencing their first winter blast of the season. As we report for work OSHA has a few cold-weather tips we should all keep in mind.
Vacation pay restored in victory for Charlotte bus operators!
Full vacation pay has been restored to SMART-TD Local 1715 members after the Charlotte, NC transit system tried to bend the rules.
Fundraiser Started for Longtime SMART Member Facing Mounting Medical & Travel Expenses
After doctors discovered a large tumor on Brother Jonathon “Ray” Pierce’s spine in July, he is preparing to travel to Houston to receive a second opinion and specialized care. To assist with mounting medical and travel expenses, a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help ease the family’s financial burden. Please consider helping this longtime SMART member by contributing if you are able to do so.
Fight for Fairness: Help advocate for safety in rail and transit
We need your help fighting a "winter flurry” of rule change requests that will erode our safety on the job. Proposals by BNSF, CPKC and an Association of American Railroads proposal are up for grabs. Learn what’s at stake and what you can do today to help
LA safety innovations lead the nation!
Groundbreaking initiatives in Los Angeles set new national safety standards in 2024 for bus and transit professionals across the U.S. SMART-TD's LACMTA General Committee (GO-875) continues to lead the way forward.
From The Ballast: Editorial By Wes Ekstedt, 13-year member of Local 445 (Galesburg, Illinois)
We have seen the reach of corporate interests increase and the consequences have had a negative influence. Some may think that Trump will help. Some may think the Democrats are the answer. I believe both of those groups are wrong. We will have battles that will decide not only our safety, but the existence of our positions. We will not win those battles if we allow division among ourselves.
OSHA: Strengthen whistleblower protections for Railroaders
"We are here to fight for our members... Railroad workers face harassment, demotion, and even firing for reporting unsafe conditions. This must stop, or it will continue to put both workers and the public at risk," Jared Cassity, SMART-TD Deputy National Director of Safety and Legislative Affairs, remarked in a recent meeting with OSHA and the FRA.
Registration Open For Dallas Regional Training Seminar
Registration is open for the 2025 Texas Regional Training Seminar. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity for training and professional development! RTS seminars improve the success rates of our officers in appeals and claims and help officers of all levels learn to confront the challenges of today’s labor environment with confidence. Register today!