VP Dave Wier retires, John Whitaker elevated
John D. Whitaker III has been elevated to vice president from alternate vice president after Vice President David B. Wier retired April 1. Whitaker’s railroad career began in 1997 when he hired out as a…
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Annual workers’ summit scheduled in Nebraska
A workers summit for union members from all over Nebraska is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 6 in North Platte, Nebraska. Jim “Doc” Moore, a retired associate professor of labor history at Cornell…
Maryland moves forward with two-person crew legislation
The state of Maryland is one step closer to having a two-person crew law on the books. H.B. 66 passed both houses of the state General Assembly and now heads to Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk…
SOFA releases fatality and severe injury report for the 4th quarter 2018
The Federal Railroad Administration’s Switching Operations Fatality Analysis working group (SOFA) – which has three SMART TD representatives – has released its switching fatality and severe injury update for the fourth quarter of 2018. SOFA…
North Dakota locals to hold informational meetings April 30 – May 2
North Dakota locals will be holding informational meetings for their members on April 30 in Fargo, May 1 in Minot, and May 2 in Bismarck. These meetings provide an exceptional opportunity to learn about your…
10th annual SMART Day at the Races to be held in honor of Joe Nigro
Transportation Division Local 367 (Omaha, Neb.) has announced that the 10th annual SMART Day at the Races will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at the Fonner Park Racetrack, 700 E. Stolley Park…
Metro-North, NJT heavily fined by FRA since 2013
According to an analysis done by northjersey.com, Metro-North, New Jersey Transit (NJT) and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) have been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars since 2013. Before the companies’ lawyers negotiated for…
Amtrak budget again being targeted
Amtrak as we know it is in the budget crosshairs again, and if proposed cuts go through, it could have a lasting effect on not only our nation’s communities, but Railroad Retirement benefits as well….
Wyoming SLB supports Boys & Girls Club
The SMART TD Wyoming State Legislative Board, led by State Director Stan Blake, recently donated $1,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County, reported Wyo 4 News. “We are so grateful for Representative…
Permit sought for Alaska Railroad expansion into Canada
Alaska Railroad could get an extension into Canada, pending the approval of a permit from President Donald Trump, reports the Anchorage Daily News. In the proposed project by the Alberta to Alaska Railway Development Corporation…
Former Virginia Sen., DLC Willard Moody Sr. dies
Willard James Moody, Sr., a well-regarded attorney and former state legislator who served as a longtime Designated Legal Counsel (DLC) for the United Transportation Union (UTU) and advocated on behalf of railroad workers in the…
Metra performing ‘safety blitzes’ and is in process of evaluating stations
Illinois commuter carrier Metra, in conjunction with Operation Lifesaver, has embarked on a series of educational safety blitzes to raise awareness of the importance of safe behavior around its trains and tracks. The carrier reported…