Registration is open for the 2025 Texas Regional Training Seminar. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity for training and professional development! RTS seminars improve the success rates of our officers in appeals and claims and help officers of all levels learn to confront the challenges of today’s labor environment with confidence. Register today!
The 2025 SMART-TD timebooks will be shipped to each local’s secretary & treasurer the week of November 25th, arriving in time for distribution before the new year. These timebooks are essential tools for members to document work hours and build strong claims, helping to ensure fair treatment and hold management accountable for violations of our union agreements.
SMART-TD wins better contracts and upholds our members’ rights because we train for the fight. We're excited to announce the 2025 Regional Training Seminar (RTS) schedule! Four sessions give an opportunity for union officers to sharpen their skills, deepen their knowledge and expand their personal networks from coast-to-coast. Stay tuned — registration for the Dallas session opens next week!
SMART-TD Local 1594 has reached a tentative agreement with SEPTA, securing crucial safety upgrades, including bulletproof glass enclosures for operators, and a 5% wage increase for workers. This victory follows intense negotiations and solidarity with TWU Local 234, ensuring transit workers in Philadelphia are better protected and supported in their vital roles.
The SMART-TD Virginia and D.C. Boards have merged to enhance advocacy and safety for workers in both regions, streamlining operations and creating a unified voice at local, state, and federal levels. Led by Ronnie Hobbs, the merger aims to better represent SMART-TD members and advocate for legislative changes that protect workers' rights.
Los Angeles Police are searching for a suspect responsible for gunning down a SMART-TD Transit Member in Hollywood on Saturday. If you know anything about Dorian Holt please contact the LAPD Northeast Station at 323-561-3211 or online at https://www.lacrimestoppers.org/ [ https://www.lacrimestoppers.org/ ]
SMART-TD honors Joyce Mendoza, whose family’s deep ties to the railroad industry span generations, with a heartfelt thank you for her ongoing commitment to safety and union values. Her donation of her father’s railroad lantern symbolizes the dedication of past and present railroad workers, a testament to the sacrifices that have shaped our communities.
SMART-TD's relentless pursuit to enshrine 2-person crew regulations into law continues. A bipartisan bill in Michigan advances to the Senate, which will protect railroad union members in the Wolverine state if the FRA regulation were to be struck down.
Support Needed After Tragic Accident in Costa Rica Brother Nii Nunoo, a dedicated conductor for the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) Railroad and a 15-year member of Local 1413, is facing an incredibly difficult situation. While on vacation in Costa Rica with his family, Br [...]
As shown by SMART-TD Conductor Robert Cleverly's harrowing experience, Amtrak's cost-cutting measures put workers and passengers at risk. The union is demanding that Amtrak respect the role of Assistant Conductor and prioritize worker welfare over budget cuts.
