Category: Washington
SMART-TD, regulators testify that railroads can’t be trusted to regulate themselves
SMART-TD, speaking for the operating crafts alongside agency chiefs Amit Bose (FRA), Jennifer Homendy (NTSB) and others, discussed the consequences of East Palestine and the dire need for new rail safety legislation in the United States. Bottom line: Railroads are not to be trusted.
NTS Day 3: Railroad safety improvements driven by member reports
Closing remarks at the SMART-TD 2024 National Training Seminar focused on recent railroad union wins and the steps every member can take to keep their employers honest.
NTS Day 3: America’s transit safer because of union member efforts
The closing session of SMART-TD's 2024 National Training Seminar outlined the impact our members have made, from Washington D.C. to their local properties. The Federal Transportation Administration warned transit union members against becoming complacent: get involved, communicate, and to join the fight for safer bus and passenger rail for everyone.
TD NTS: STB chair and vice chair address officers, assure labor will have input
Robert Primus and Karen Hedlund of the Surface Transportation Board addressed SMART-TD officers at the 2024 National Training Seminar. The new chairperson and his vice-chair embraced the critical perspective railroad and transit labor provide to the STB.
SMART-TD transit union conducts first Bus/Transit Day on the Hill
Our transit safety committee and TD legislative leaders took to the U.S. Capitol to share the increasing risks bus and transit operators face every day.
Railroad Day in Washington results in renewed awareness and support
Thirty-eight SMART-TD representatives from 20 states led the way during Railroad Safety Day on the Hill. In total, SMART held 130 meetings to highlight rail worker issues and pending legislation.
AFL-CIO TTD, industry encourage full funding of RRB
The AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department coalition, of which the SMART-MD and SMART-TD are part, sent the following letter to Congress in conjunction with rail industry representatives on May 21.
A fond appreciation to a fearless leader
Martin Oberman retired May 10, 2024, as chairman of the Surface Transportation Board. SMART Transportation Division wishes him the best in his retirement.