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TD initiates census effort — please verify your information!

June 5, 2023 In today’s world, it’s important for the union to keep current and accurate information so members can stay informed on things that are important to them. This can be accomplished through the SMART mobile app, via the SMART Member Portal on the SMART website or the old-fashio [...]

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Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Taxes in 2023

January 6, 2023 The amounts of compensation subject to Railroad Retirement Tier I and Tier II payroll taxes will go up in 2023, while the tax rates on employers and employees will stay the same. In addition, unemployment insurance contribution rates paid by railroad employers will include a [...]

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SMART University: TD Membership 101 available in Member Portal

May 24, 2022 May 24 marks the rollout of the Membership 101 portion of SMART University, an online video-based educational resource designed for new SMART Transportation Division members to get acquainted with their union. The first flight of releases includes video primers on local meeti [...]

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LAST CALL: TD San Antonio Regional Training Seminar room reservations

May 23, 2022 May 27 is the last chance for local officers to book a room for the SMART Transportation Division Regional Training Seminar from June 7 to 10 at the historic St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. Accommodations must be arranged at The St. Anthony’s website by May 27th! Thi [...]

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Q&A with TD Chief of Staff Jerry Gibson on training

April 13, 2022 The Transportation Division chief of staff discusses the shift in the union's educational and meeting strategy going forward.

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In-person treasurer training scheduled for March

January 21, 2022 The Transportation Division Local Support Department plans a three-day training session for local treasurers in Cleveland from March 8 – 10, 2022. Workshops will run 9 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m. all three days. The sessions will help local treasurers hone their skills with TD [...]

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GCA-953 organizing educational sessions

July 6, 2021 The leadership of GCA-953 (Union Pacific) have kicked off a slate of educational sessions for local officers and members. The first of six sessions took place June 22 and 23 in Topeka, Kan., with General Chairperson Luke Edington, Associate GC Ian Reynolds and Sr. Vice GC Zac [...]

Tags education, GCA-953, GO 953, Ian Reynolds, Luke Edington, Union Pacific, Zach Nagy

DIPP offering new daily benefit level beginning in September!

June 24, 2021 SMART Transportation Division and the Trustees of the Discipline Income Protection Program (DIPP) are pleased to announce a new maximum daily benefit level for program participants beginning Sept. 1, 2021. Participants will now have the option to elect a $250 daily benefit at [...]

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Big updates in new version of SMART app

May 5, 2021 SMART is proud to announce to TD members the launch of a new upgrade in the union’s mobile app. Packed with enhanced and new features, the SMART app is now, more than ever, an essential resource for TD members to stay up to speed with important information and another way tha [...]

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DIPP Assessments reduced effective January 2021

October 15, 2020 The SMART Transportation Division Discipline Income Protection Program (DIPP) is decreasing its monthly assessments from 96 cents to 81 cents per $1 of daily benefits, effective January 1, 2021. Participants in the Plan may elect to increase their benefit level or modify thei [...]

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