News Archive
SMART-TD statement on NS proxy vote
“This is a good day for the men and women on the ballast line of Norfolk Southern! The attempt by the hedge fund known as Ancora to take over one of this country’s largest railroads could have been catastrophic to our nation’s economy and to the quality of life for thousands [...]
Rep. Eric Burlison’s attack on FRA’s 2PC rule shows he’s against us
Help to stop Rep. Eric Burlison’s attempt to overturn the FRA’s important two-person crew rule. Defending our progress now will make it easier to pass other rail safety legislation. Here’s how.
Los Angeles County MTA announces it will have protective barriers installed in all its buses by year’s end
Los Angeles County MTA announced today that it was accelerating its timeline and would have protective barriers installed on all its buses to protect our members two years ahead of schedule.
Setting the record straight: Batory’s nomination to Amtrak board
Ron Batory’s nomination to the Amtrak board isn’t even a Presidential appointment despite inflammatory reports to the contrary. SMART-TD sets the record straight on what’s going on and where that misinformation came from.
SMART expands the I Got Your Back Campaign — “Speak Up, Speak Out”
In 2021, SMART launched the I Got Your Back Campaign, which celebrates the many great mentors and allies in our membership and reinforces member solidarity throughout our great union. Today, SMART announced the expansion of the I Got Your Back Campaign — “Speak Up, Speak Out. [...]
CPKC drags feet on attendance and sick leave negotiations
Summary: SMART-TD calls out CPKC for adopting the worst parts of their American Class I cousins’ policies without meeting to negotiate essential benefits. By not negotiating sick leave and other essentials in a timely manner, the railroad is setting itself up for failure, both on the rails and as union members seek fair hearings.
Local 33 hosts Ventilation Verification/Indoor Air Quality Awareness course for contractors
Preparing for the future of work isn’t new to SMART Local 33 in Cleveland. During the recession, contractors learned how HVAC Fire Life Safety skills could keep workers on the job while providing valuable services to commercial buildings in the area. With the pandemic in the [...]
Ukrainian rail workers need our assistance
Rail workers in Ukraine are running low on personal protective equipment and other supplies. SMART Transportation Division is taking up a collection of these items to deliver to their union. If you would like to contribute, send all donations, either of items or monetary assistance, to the SMART-TD office in Cleveland, Ohio.