The family of Los Angeles conductor Jesus Mesina needs our help making ends meet after a devastating car accident. Join with the members of Local 1422 to help his family stay afloat. Read on to learn how.
SMART-TD welcomes our new brothers and sisters from the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad. Read on to learn how A&M’s Transportation & Engine and Maintenance of Way members are preparing for a better future.
Montebello Transit employees in SMART-TD Local 1701 have ratified a new contract with a 12.5% top pay increase, along with new longevity pay after seven years of service. This is the latest victory for SMART-TD’s Bus Department, which has set several precedents this year. Read on for details, including how relationships played an important role in solidifying the agreement.
Last month, Oregon Democratic State Representative Paul Evans torpedoed Oregon’s two-person crew (2-PC) legislation. Read on to learn about the severity of his mistake and what we’re going to do next.
Following reporting by ABC News that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being returned to the United States from El Salvador, SMART General President Michael Coleman released the following statement: “Since March, our demand has not changed: Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be returned to the [...]
SEPTA bus drivers in Philadelphia provided real-world feedback on the bulletproof barriers that have been installed on eight of the fleet’s vehicles. Once adjustments are made, these barriers will be gradually installed on all SEPTA buses. Read on for details, including a photo gallery of today’s testing.
SMART-TD welcomes our newest property, Local 406, out of Missoula, Montana. Faced with daunting changes after their short line was taken over by BNSF, SMART-TD organizer Pete Trotta created a team to help everyone in 406 get up to speed. “These guys might not have known the BNSF systems yet, and they might have been BLE members, but they were railroaders just like us. Helping them was just the right thing to do.”
The Spring 2025 BE4ALL Challenge raffle winners detailed the many ways union membership has changed their lives for the better, from health care and home ownership, to pride in the workplace.
New laws in Arkansas and an upcoming bill in Wisconsin are the result of SMART-TD’s network of Safety and Legislative Directors, who help each other draft then pass laws that protect union members from coast to coast. Read on to learn how our creativity and collaboration continue to impact State Capitols across the country.
Yesterday, SMART-TD stood shoulder to shoulder with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) defending the rule requiring a minimum of two crew members on freight trains (2-PC) in federal appellate court. While two groups and several carriers challenge this important rule, our legal team is standing up for our members' safety. Read on for a recap of the day's proceedings, including the vastly different arguments used by the two sides.
