SMART TD opposes auto control systems in FRA letter

In a letter to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Associate Administrator for Safety Robert Lauby, SMART Transportation Division’s National Legislative Director John Risch called on the FRA to issue an emergency order prohibiting the use of auto control systems. In h [...]

SMART Endorses Clinton for President

SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, has endorsed Secretary Hillary Clinton as the union’s choice for President in the upcoming 2016 election. Clinton stood out to members based on her strong leadership, experience, compet [...]

Class I's release fourth quarter and annual earnings

CSX Corporation announced a solid fourth quarter and full-year financial performance for 2015. The railroad announced declines for the fourth quarter and mixed financial results for the full year. CSX reported in a press conference that net earnings declined five percent to $ [...]

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On Monday, January 18, 2016, every member of the SMART union will stand with our entire nation in honor, solidarity and remembrance of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s brilliance, vision, leadership and ultimate personal sacrifice shifted the cour [...]