Nice try, First Student, but SMART-TD is here to stay. TD bus and transit union Local 1909 rolled out the red carpet despite being turned away from a recent new employee orientation.
Yet another attack on one of our members, this time aboard SEPTA, is reason why the union is rolling out an assault reporting tool for SMART bus/transit union members.
SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson and TD’s National Legislative Department proudly endorse Congressman Troy Nehls’ bill known as the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024.
SMART-TD, speaking for the operating crafts alongside agency chiefs Amit Bose (FRA), Jennifer Homendy (NTSB) and others, discussed the consequences of East Palestine and the dire need for new rail safety legislation in the United States. Bottom line: Railroads are not to be trusted.
A Kansas City transit union secures massive raises after a negotiation bootcamp with a SMART-TD vice president. “Not only did this help in negotiating this agreement, but it’s also made me more effective in representing my members on the property in day-to-day operations”
– Ethel Maze, Local 1704 president
In order for your Section 6 proposal to be cataloged and considered by the union's review committee, your proposal must be received in the Transportation Division office by the end of the day on July 24, 2024.
Retired General Chairperson David Haack, a SMART-TD Alumni member from Local 322 (Milwaukee, Wis.) who served our membership on the Chicago & North Western, passed away July 13, 2024, at age 88.
SMART General President Michael Coleman addressed attendees at the SMART Transportation Division National Training Seminar (NTS) in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 9th, reiterating the solidarity that powers our union and committing himself fully to winning the pay, dignity, safety [...]
Closing remarks at the SMART-TD 2024 National Training Seminar focused on recent railroad union wins and the steps every member can take to keep their employers honest.
