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Semi Crushes Member in Decatur, Ill.

SMART-TD is asking all members to rally to support Brother Drew Morris, a conductor for Canadian National Railroad out of Local 453 (Clinton, IL), who was critically injured by a semi-truck that tried to race his train. Read on for details and how you can help

Long-time Union Ally Mikie Sherrill Runs for New Jersey Governor 

If you work in New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill has earned your consideration in the upcoming election. Her voting record and active labor outreach have helped our union countless times in the past. Read on to see how she shows up for SMART and SMART-TD in Washington, and how this will continue if she is elected to lead in New Jersey.

FRA Suspends Safety Reports due to Government Shutdown

While not completely closed, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is no longer processing new Violation Reports until the government shutdown ends. This puts the safety of both rail workers and the public at risk. Read on to learn how this impacts the thousands of reports that are typically submitted each year.

SMART-TD to Port Terminal Railroad Association: Your Harassment Stops Now.

SMART-TD Alternate Vice President Chris Bartz issued a direct and unequivocal warning to management of the Port Terminal Railroad Association (PTRA): the ongoing disregard for your union agreements, safety obligations, and basic respect for your workforce will not be tolerated. Read on for details about the ongoing harassment and hostility we have been fighting alongside our PTRA brothers and sisters.

Honoring the Professional Drivers Who Keep Our Children Safe

School bus operators play a vital role in communities nationwide, combining professionalism, safety, and care to ensure millions of children are transported securely to school each day. Read on to see how SMART-TD is celebrating National School Bus Safety Week and honoring the dedication of these exceptional members.

Report Transit Assaults to Help SMART-TD Fight Back

With attacks against bus and transit operators rising, we want to remind our transit members to use SMART-TD’s confidential Bus and Transit Assault Prevention and Safety (BTAPS) assault report form. Read on to find out how you can help ensure that our members work in safe environments.

Another RRB Office Moves to New Location

SMART-TD members and retirees who are served by the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board’s (RRB) Boston District Office should be advised that the location has moved to a new address. This is the third RRB field or district office to relocate within the past month. Read on to learn why and get the new addresses.

Hunting accident claims life of Idaho member’s daughter

Brother Jay Pierce (Local 265) lost his daughter, Kaylanee Orr, in a hunting accident last week. As the family grieves this unthinkable loss, mounting funeral expenses are adding to their already heavy burden. Read on to find out how you can help support our union brother.