Following reports Friday that Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been freed from Putnam County Jail and is on his way to Maryland to be reunited with his family, SMART General President Michael Coleman issued this statement.
Members of Local 1741 (San Francisco, California) notched several big wins in their new agreements while standing firm against the company’s attempts to get what it wanted at the workers’ expense. They join a growing list of SMART-TD locals enjoying recently ratified new contracts. Read on for details.
A new hard-hitting video from the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism reveals how the railroads’ widespread neglect of their bridges put our communities at risk and why that problem is about to get much worse if we don’t do something to stop it. Read on to see what we can do to spread the word.
A recent case underscores why the right legal representation is critical if you are punished for reporting a safety violation or injury on the railroad. Representation can be the difference between winning or losing when your job is on the line. Read on for a real-world example.
If you haven’t attended a SMART-TD Regional Training Seminar (RTS), start planning now. Today is your last day to book a hotel room at the discounted rate for the Anaheim RTS before registration closes next week. Members can also now register for the Atlanta RTS, which is set for October 27-30. Read on for registration details and other important information.
Boosting pay and benefits without giving up anything in return, the members of Local 1909 (St. Andrews, California) who drive for First Student ratified a new, three-year contract earlier this week. Read on to learn more details about the agreement.
At the August 11 reopening of the Natick Center train station in Massachusetts, state leaders, including the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, welcomed SMART-TD representatives to celebrate major accessibility upgrades that enhance safety, comfort, and service for all riders. The event underscored our union’s respected role as a trusted voice for rail and transit issues, working directly with decision-makers to strengthen public transit and protect good rail jobs across the state.
SMART-TD members often avoid using the mental health benefits we’ve fought for, leaving stress and burnout to spill over onto our families. Getting unbiased, confidential help protects our own well-being and the people we care about most.
In the four months since SMART-TD sounded the alarm about the growing transit funding crisis across the US the problem has gotten worse. Few solutions have been approved and more cities face transit troubles of their own. Read on for details.
Share your local pride and compete for free shirts for your local in SMART-TD's first ever Local Pride T-shirt Contest. Don't delay: the last day to submit entries is next Wednesday, August 20! Read on for submission instructions and details on what prizes await the winners.
