Transportation News
GO-049 General Committee reaches tentative agreement with CSX (B&O) with paid sick days
Paid sick leave has been the goal of railroaders for decades. It is not only the quality-of-life issue that defines our industry, but also a validation of the dignity of our profession. As you can tell from the photograph attached to this article, we are not the first generat [...]SMART-TD Alt. National Legislative Director Cassity highlights push for rail safety laws
Media outlets and elected officials continue to spotlight rail safety in the wake of derailments in East Palestine, Ohio, Raymond, Minn. and states across the country. That makes it even more crucial for SMART members, families and allies to get involved in the fight for rail [...]Washington members: Rail sick leave bill needs support!
Quality of life has been front of mind for railroad employees and SMART Transportation Division for years. It was the heart of the most contentious fights in last year’s national rail negotiations and continues to be the ultimate goal for everything your union is working to a [...]Illinois State Legislative Director helps announce major rail project
DECATUR, Ill — SMART Transportation Division Illinois State Legislative Director Bob Guy was on hand March 30 as state Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a $200 million investment in about two dozen state projects to improve the flow of freight on rail and road. Among the 22 projec [...]‘Best practices’ to be discussed at officers’ TD coalition meeting in May
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