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Clyde Larson, “pillar” of rail labor in northern Minn. and Wis., dies

Clyde Larson, 62, described as “an absolute pillar” of the railroad labor community in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, died on Nov. 8. “Brother Clyde was a tremendously generous person and assisted all crafts,” said SMART TD Minnesota Legislative Director Phillip Qualy. “Cl [...]

Congressional leaders seek investigation into safety of long trains

After derailments, blocked crossings and other complications, two members of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure have asked for the federal Government Accountability Office to study the effects of longer freight trains. In the let [...]

Video: GP Sellers Town Hall Forum

Hear questions your fellow members sent in and the General President’s responses. The event was a success, with a steady stream of questions asked online by SMART members from across every part of the organization.  Click here to view.

N.J. SLB announces candidate endorsements for Nov. 7 elections

New Jersey State Legislative Director Ronald E. Sabol reports that the N.J. State Legislative Board (SLB) has announced their endorsements for candidates running for election Nov. 7, 2017. “The NJSLB would like to remind all of our N.J. members Election Day is November 7th an [...]

3rd quarter financial results released by Class I’s

          Net Earnings: $459 million or $0.51 per share, up from $455 million or $0.49 per share for the same period last year Revenue: Increased 1 percent to $2,743 million Operating Income: Improved 4 percent to $876 million Operating Ratio: Improve [...]

Update: Condition of member who suffered domestic attack

Amtrak conductor and Local 1933 member Amanda “Mandie” Brillhart has been in the hospital more than a month and continues to undergo surgeries after Florence, S.C., sheriff’s deputies said her husband, Charles Durell Nethercutt, poured gasoline on her and set her on fire in t [...]

Armed man apprehended on Amtrak train

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Taylor M. Wilson, 25, of St. Charles, Mo., was detained by Amtrak staff after he pulled the emergency brake while aboard an Amtrak train traveling southwest through Nebraska. It was discovered that Wilson was armed with a loaded Smith [...]

Cleveland-area volunteers being sought for museum exhibit

CLEVELAND – The Great Lakes Science Center is looking for current and retired rail workers to come aboard and volunteer to help with “All Aboard! The Science of Trains,” a railway display exhibit running Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, through Feb. 19, 2018, at the museum, 601 Erieside [...]