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Help Amtrak Conductor, Local 166 Member Get Back to Work

Brother Alfred Stinnett (Local 166, Salt Lake City) has been unable to work since January after tearing his shoulder and undergoing two surgeries. Read on to learn how you can help as he continues his physical therapy to get back on the job.

CSX Trainee Death Exposes Glaring Safety Gaps

The NTSB has highlighted dangerous gaps in the railroad’s approach to safety and training. The agency’s findings align closely with long-standing concerns raised by SMART-TD. Read on to see how our union is accelerating steps to take matters into our own hands.

Fewer Eyes Mean More Derailments

We're sounding the alarm before tragedy strikes: SMART-TD calls on the FRA to reject a waiver request to cut track inspections by 75% in favor of automated solutions, which miss many common hazards. Read on to learn about the railroad industry’s latest misguided attempt to replace experience with technology.

Santa Monica Local Wins Cost of Living Increases

Local 1785 (Santa Monica, CA) ratified a strong, five-year agreement with Santa Monica Municipal Bus Lines. This vote notches yet another win for SMART-TD’s Bus Department. Read on to learn what issues were addressed in the contract and how teamwork played an important role.

UTUIA is now American Journey Financial Life (AJFL)

As a nod to its expanded membership, the United Transportation Union Insurance Association (UTUIA) announces its new name: American Journey Financial Life. Read on to learn about the organization's earliest beginnings and how its mission and commitment to members remains the same.