Following a unanimous vote, Wilmington Terminal Railroad is the newest addition to the SMART-TD family! Read on to learn why the workers’ journey to union membership was anything but easy and how long they fought for a voice on the job.
The SMART Transportation Division (SMART TD) congratulates Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-Nevada) on her selection to serve as the Ranking Minority Leader of the House Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee.
As the devastating wildfires continue to burn in California, this catastrophe is likely far from over. Read on to learn about important updates to applying for assistance from SMART-TD’s Disaster Relief Fund, including what criteria and information is needed to receive help.
SMART-TD bids a heartfelt farewell to FRA Administrator Amit Bose, thanking him for his transformative leadership, advocacy for rail workers, and lasting contributions to improving safety and labor conditions in the rail industry. Read on to see the many contributions Administrator Bose made to the lives of our SMART-TD members.
The first glare-resistant and bulletproof driver barriers are set to be installed on the first of eight Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) buses tomorrow. Read on to learn more about why these barriers were necessary, SMART-TD's role in selecting the barriers, and the impact that they’re expected to have on drivers’ safety.
A member of Local 1629 who served as the Arizona State Safety and Legislative Director (SLD) for nearly 18 years, Brother Scott Olson was known for his reliable presence at local union meetings and active engagement within SMART-TD and was a respected member of our union family. Read on to hear the memories of those who worked directly with him.
California is once again battling devastating wildfires, and many of our SMART-TD members are on the frontlines, both as victims and first responders. Read on to learn how to receive help from SMART-TD's Disaster Relief Fund if you've been affected or how to donate to the cause of helping our brothers and sisters in their time of need.
After a group of Cranemasters employees voted to join IUOE Local 150 in August 2023, the company started acting unlawfully and refused to bargain. Fed up after working 15 months without a contract, the employees have been on strike for over two months. Read on to see the full list of unfair labor practice charges that have been filed against the company and learn how you can help support the workers in their fight for a fair contract.
Brother Carlos Wallace (Local 11 Houston, TX), a fifth-generation railroader, has received a Pulitzer Prize nomination for his third book. In a recent interview with SMART-TD News, Brother Wallace reflects on his initial reaction to the announcement, the experiences that have impacted his writing, and what it means to be a part of the SMART-TD union family.
The RRB formally announces changes to railroaders' unemployment benefits. This announcement is the culmination of years of effort by SMART-TD's Safety and Legislative Department and will put money directly back into the hands of our hardworking SMART TD rail members.
