Category: Transportation
SMART-TD union announces the passage of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (REEF)
After years of work, SMART-TD's Safety and Legislative Department is celebrating the passage of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (REEF). With today's vote, our members have succeeded in righting a wrong that imposed an unfair and unintended tax on railroader retirement benefits.
SMART-TD member elected to lead Kansas worker group
Brother Ty Dragoo, SMART-TD Kansas Legislative Director and Chairman, has been elected to lead Working Kansas Alliance (WKA), which represents more than 500,000 workers throughout the state. Focused on working across party lines to get things done, Brother Dragoo is committed to advocating for issues that affect SMART-TD members and the entire labor movement at the state legislature.
SMART-TD condemns Union Pacific’s lease to Central Oregon Pacific Railroad
SMART-TD responds to UP selling off our members' jobs to a nonunion short line: “Union Pacific’s move in Oregon is just the latest example of how our country is literally getting 'railroaded' by the sharks on Wall Street. The workers on the ground, the businesses, and the communities that rely on these services will pay the price for this callous disregard for safety.” TD President Jeremy Ferguson
Sharp-eyed conductor saves two lives in winter crossing accident
SMART-TD conductor Brandon LaBombard saved two lives after a chain-reaction of accidents at an icy Michigan grade crossing. Disaster struck mid-train, without any indication in the head end. Eagle-eyed LaBombard witnessed the accident and was able to take heroic action, again proving the value of a two-person freight crew.Union Takes Bold Step To Force Congress To Act On Rail Safety
The Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Congressmen Troy Nehls aims to improve railroad safety by mandating minimum crew sizes, limiting train lengths, and enforcing stricter safety inspections. We need your help to tell your member of congress to get behind this bill.
Railroad and Transit Union officers continue streak as top grassroots lobbyists
Over the past year, SMART-TD has achieved multiple legislative victories. In many instances our union was the sole voice pushing those achievements forward. This dedicated advocacy by our legislative team has led to their recognition among the top grassroots lobbying teams in Washington, DC, for the third year running!
Tennessee Local rallies to aid members amid hurricane flooding
After flooding from Hurricane Helene devastated the town of Erwin, Tennessee, Brother Jason Caldwell (Local 1162) refused to sit back and watch his community suffer. He and his Local stepped up to organize much-needed resources, from financial assistance to generators.
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.