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Support SMART-TD Brother Who Lost His Leg in Denver Derailment

Brother Brian Malleck of Local 626 (McCook, Nebraska) lost a leg in a Denver switching yard when the car he was riding derailed. This life-altering injury could have happened to any of us. Consider donating to help Malleck and his family recover from this tragedy.

Heroic Act on the Rails: SMART-TD Brother Burned while Saving Crewmate

SMART-TD member John Hedgepeth suffered third-degree burns and broken ribs while saving his engineer’s life during a Norfolk Southern derailment in Indiana. Now Hedgepeth, a U.S. Marine veteran, needs our help. If you can, please pitch in to support Brother Hedgepeth and his family by contributing to the fundraiser organized by Local 490.

Help Amtrak Conductor, Local 166 Member Get Back to Work

Brother Alfred Stinnett (Local 166, Salt Lake City) has been unable to work since January after tearing his shoulder and undergoing two surgeries. Read on to learn how you can help as he continues his physical therapy to get back on the job.

Support Brother Michael Garcia After a Tragic Loss

Brother Mike Garcia of Local 1422 (Los Angeles, California) and his wife, Tamara Ortiz, lost their three beloved children Cole (17), Trent (15), and Sailor (10) in a car accident. In Southern California, Mike is known as a pillar of strength and someone his union brothers and sisters can always depend on. Today, he and his family need that same strength and support returned. Read on for more information about how you can help.

In Loving Memory of Donald H. Wolff II

SMART-TD mourns the loss of Brother Donald H. Wolff II, a devoted railroad professional and Local 903 Chairperson of the Florida East Coast (FEC) railroad, whose unwavering integrity, leadership, and dedication to his fellow union members left a profound impact across the industry. Remembered as a man of unmatched character, Don’s legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the causes he supported, and the strength with which he served.

Union officers go the extra mile, but Brian McWilliams literally went 65 of them!

Gary Railway General Chairperson Brian McWilliams of Local 1383 exemplified grit and dedication by running 65 miles in 24-plus hours to raise over $3,700 for Portage High School’s athletic and music programs. Read on to see how his extraordinary feat highlights the values of perseverance, community support, and unwavering commitment that define the SMART-TD spirit.

SMART-TD Stands With Brother Kilmar Abrego Garcia 

The SMART Transportation Division (SMART-TD) expresses strong support for Brother Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a SMART union apprentice who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite legal protections and is now imprisoned in dangerous conditions. We are asking SMART-TD members and the public to support Kilmar and his family through donations and by raising awareness to demand his return.