Over the past year, SMART-TD has achieved multiple legislative victories. In many instances our union was the sole voice pushing those achievements forward. This dedicated advocacy by our legislative team has led to their recognition among the top grassroots lobbying teams in Washington, DC, for the third year running!
After flooding from Hurricane Helene devastated the town of Erwin, Tennessee, Brother Jason Caldwell (Local 1162) refused to sit back and watch his community suffer. He and his Local stepped up to organize much-needed resources, from financial assistance to generators.
Whether digging out from feet of snow near the Great Lakes or thawing out after a hard freeze in the Southeast, many states are experiencing their first winter blast of the season. As we report for work OSHA has a few cold-weather tips we should all keep in mind.
After doctors discovered a large tumor on Brother Jonathon “Ray” Pierce’s spine in July, he is preparing to travel to Houston to receive a second opinion and specialized care. To assist with mounting medical and travel expenses, a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help ease the family’s financial burden. Please consider helping this longtime SMART member by contributing if you are able to do so.
We need your help fighting a "winter flurry” of rule change requests that will erode our safety on the job. Proposals by BNSF, CPKC and an Association of American Railroads proposal are up for grabs. Learn what’s at stake and what you can do today to help
"Today is a day to gather with those we hold dear. From the essential workers who manufacture, build and install the HVAC systems that keep our air clean and healthy, to the railroaders and transit operators who literally keep our supply chain moving — and who, even today, are transporting passengers and freight where they need to be — we know just how valuable these moments are."
Groundbreaking initiatives in Los Angeles set new national safety standards in 2024 for bus and transit professionals across the U.S. SMART-TD's LACMTA General Committee (GO-875) continues to lead the way forward.
We have seen the reach of corporate interests increase and the consequences have had a negative influence. Some may think that Trump will help. Some may think the Democrats are the answer. I believe both of those groups are wrong. We will have battles that will decide not only our safety, but the existence of our positions. We will not win those battles if we allow division among ourselves.
"We are here to fight for our members... Railroad workers face harassment, demotion, and even firing for reporting unsafe conditions. This must stop, or it will continue to put both workers and the public at risk," Jared Cassity, SMART-TD Deputy National Director of Safety and Legislative Affairs, remarked in a recent meeting with OSHA and the FRA.
