Have questions about the ratification process for the National Rail Tentative Agreement? We've got answers, including who is eligible to vote, when the voting ends and much more. Read on for details.
Following the latest government shutdown, General President Michael Coleman issued the following statement: “DC Politicians are playing politics and risking the livelihood of countless, hard-working American across this country. This newest government shutdown isn’t a game to [...]
The recent battle for rail safety in Colorado highlights how SMART-TD members successfully brought a state representative to our side. It wasn’t an easy journey to get there. Read on for details, including how this underscores our union’s “purple” political affiliation.
Two tracks are already full for the upcoming Atlanta Regional Training Seminar (RTS) scheduled for later this month, and the remaining options are expected to fill up quickly. Finalize your registration today! Read on for details.
As of midnight, the federal government is shut down for the foreseeable future, but what does that mean when it comes to the offices and agencies that our rail, bus, and transit members deal with every day? Read on to find out what you need to know as the latest government shutdown begins.
Statement released by the General Chairpersons of SMART-TD on CSX properties on the tenure and departure of Joe Hinrichs as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
With the National contract ratification vote on the horizon, all members are strongly encouraged to verify that your union has your correct contact information on file to ensure that you receive your voting instructions. Read on for important details.
In mid-September, Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona introduced the Tax Cut for Striking Workers Act. This legislation would make it so striking workers no longer get taxed on the small payments they receive from a union strike fund. “The Tax Cut for Striking Workers Act is jus [...]
If you’re served by either the Cincinnati or St. Paul Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) field offices, please be advised that both have moved to new, nearby locations. Read on to learn why and get the new addresses.
If there’s one lesson we've learned since the 1860s, it’s that you cannot trust the railroads for a damn thing. They’ve got lawyers, lobbyists, and PR firms paid to get them out of any promise they ever make. Read on to hear our response to a few crew room questions about our deal with Union Pacific.
