New Maximum Daily Benefit Available for DIPP Participants Starting Jan. 1, 2025 SMART Transportation Division and the Trustees of the Discipline Income Protection Program (DIPP) are pleased to announce a new benefit level for program participants. Beginning January 1, 2025, p [...]
Philadelphia, PA – A potential strike by members of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) could disrupt public transportation services in Philadelphia starting at 12:01 AM on Thursday, November 7. The announcement comes as TWU members express their discontent over ongo [...]
$300 Daily Benefit Now Available Through SMART-TD! SMART-TD Announces Increased Discipline Income Protection Plan Benefits for Railroaders and Bus Operators SMART-TD is excited to share an important update that aims to provide greater protection for our dedicated members. Und [...]
When it comes to election recommendations, the only driver for SMART-TD is whether the candidate is WITH US or AGAINST US. We only look at transportation and labor issues. We do our homework on every candidate and evaluate their voting record to determine if a candidate [...]
SMART-TD bus/transit union members have a new tool to use with the launch of the Assault Reporting Form. By collecting our own assault reports we can hold transit management accountable, shape new regulations, and justify our call for on-the-job safety improvements.
All of the candidates we have endorsed have proven they stand with us. As we count down to election day, we are highlighting some of the most important legislators who have earned our support!
Hundreds of workers gathered at Boston’s historic South Station to rally for a fair contract in a joint action by SMART-TD, the AFL-CIO, IAM, ATDA, BRS, TCU, and IBEW. They confronted Keolis, the French-owned passenger rail carrier, who have neglected MBTA contract negotiations since July 1, 2022.
