SMART-TD members packed Houston once again this October for the annual Houston Solidarity Rally, joining sisters and brothers from BLET, BRS, BMWED, and additional rail unions for barbecue, bonding, and a clear message: our movement is growing. President Jeremy Ferguson was on hand and updated members on progress in negotiations for the National Agreement and the UP agreement. While the Railroad Retirement Board could not attend due to the federal shutdown, the FRA sent representatives to speak with our unions. American Journey Financial Life (formerly UTUIA) was there answering benefits questions, our SMART-TD Auxiliary showed up strong, and several of our Designated Legal Counsel teams met with members throughout the day.
This hometown event is organized by Robert Maldanado (Local 1892, Houston) and Keith Green (Local 1892). Their interview in the video below sums up their shared vision for what this solidarity rally means to our rail labor movement, and gives a look at the food, fun, and fellowship they provided again this year.
View photos and a video recap of the rally below.
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