News Archive
SMART-TD forms new committee to address assaults on bus and transit operators
The SMART Transportation Division has formed a new committee to address the growing problem of assaults on bus and transit operators. The Bus and Transit Assault Prevention and Safety committee (BTAPS), was founded at the recent SMART Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. [...]
Message to rail workers from TD President Ferguson re: UAW strike action
Brothers and sisters — The SMART Transportation Division stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters at the United Auto Workers (UAW). As railroaders, we are acutely aware of how it feels to be in their situation. It does not take much of an effort to remember when we [...]
SMART Chief International Rep. Scott Parks passes away
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that SMART announces the death of Chief International Representative Scott Parks, who passed away on September 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. All of us at SMART send our condolences to Scott’s loved ones during this difficult time. [...]
Ontario sheet metal worker discusses the union difference
Local 473 (London, Ontario) member Patrick Gordon took a long, somewhat convoluted journey into the union sheet metal trade – one that brought him face-to-face with the exploitation and disregard that often afflicts nonunion workers, and demonstrated first-hand the union diff [...]
Effort by coworkers ensures fallen TD Local 1846 member will not be forgotten
One year ago today, the SMART Transportation Division and Local 1846 in West Colton, Calif., lost a brother in a tragic accident when he and his engineer were ordered into Bertram siding. Brother Zach Lara, and engineer Steven Brown both were fatally injured in a collision wi [...]
SMART-TD Announces Its Support for STB’s Historic Declaration of Reciprocal Switching
Phone: (216) 228-9400 Fax: (216) 228-0411 Department Email: news_td@smart-union.org “Any time a monopoly is broken up, and competition is emphasized in the workplace, American workers win. SMART-TD stands behind today’s announcement by the Surface Transportation Board. It is [...]TD local nominations/elections coming up in autumn
SMART Transportation Division members are reminded that Local President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, Board of Trustees (3), Legislative Representative, Alternate Legislative Representative, Delegate, and Alternate Delegate elections are scheduled to be held this [...]
Registration opens for November TD Regional Training Seminar in Iowa
Registration is now open for the SMART Transportation Division Regional Training Seminar (RTS) to take place November 6 through 9, 2023, at the Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport, Iowa. Online Registration Is Highly Recommended! Space Will Be Limited! Attendee check-in be [...]