The AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department coalition, of which the SMART-MD and SMART-TD are part, sent the following letter to Congress in conjunction with rail industry representatives on May 21.
Ever wonder how your calls and letters make a difference? We pull back the curtain on our recent legislative win in Colorado to reveal the slow but steady progress that comes from our collective efforts.
This article was contributed by Robert Harrington of Dunn Harrington LLC. Follow this link for information about the SMART-TD Designated Counsel. The railroad personal injury report is generally the first exhibit used at any Federal Employers’ Liability Act trial in the [...]
On Thursday, January 18, the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and its new “All in it to win it” PR campaign were spotlighted in an article from Progressive Railroading. In it, UP’s CEO Jim Vena and his team of executives did their best to paint a happy picture of a thriving compan [...]
SMART-TD succeeded yet again in their fight for the Colorado Rail Safety Act, a comprehensive rail safety package that will provide protection for our members in the Mile High State.
Martin Oberman retired May 10, 2024, as chairman of the Surface Transportation Board. SMART Transportation Division wishes him the best in his retirement.
