Category: Transportation
SMART-TD Local 622 Supports Our Nation’s Veterans!
SMART-TD is always proud to support a good cause, and there is no better cause than supporting our returning veterans. On October 12, 2024, Local 622 participated in the First Annual Dovetail Landing Rockin For Recovery Fall Festival, helping raise awareness and support for its vital services to veterans. Thank you, Sergeant Stephen Henderson and all the members of Local 622 for your active support of our nation's veterans.
SMART-TD Ready For 2025 Rail Negotiations
SMART-TD is filing Section 6 notices with the railroads, outlining their priorities for the 2025 national agreement negotiations. Over 1,600 member suggestions were reviewed to define key issues for negotiation, including wages, healthcare, attendance policies, and paid leave, with the final draft reflecting a collaborative, member-driven process. Three of the six Class I railroads are already negotiating independently, while the others will meet with us to reach a standard agreement.
TWU’s SEPTA Workers May Strike In Philadelphia On Nov. 7, 2024
Philadelphia, PA – A potential strike by members of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) could disrupt public transportation services in Philadelphia starting at 12:01 AM on Thursday, November 7. The announcement comes as TWU members express their discontent over ongo [...]
SMART-TD Presidential Endorsement
Team Harris Is With Us! Team Trump Is Against Us!
Report all transit assaults, help fight for change with SMART-TD’s new reporting tool
SMART-TD bus/transit union members have a new tool to use with the launch of the Assault Reporting Form. By collecting our own assault reports we can hold transit management accountable, shape new regulations, and justify our call for on-the-job safety improvements.Countdown To Election Day 2024!
All of the candidates we have endorsed have proven they stand with us. As we count down to election day, we are highlighting some of the most important legislators who have earned our support!
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.
Your Retirement Is At Risk In This Election
"The threat to Social Security is not just an economic issue. For SMART-TD, it is a moral one."