Category: Front Page — TD
Transportation-oriented posts to appear on the front page of the main site and in news feeds.
PHOTO GALLERY: SEPTA Drivers Provide Bulletproof Barrier Feedback
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.
Strong Team Smooths Transition for New Local 406
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.”Sheet metal, transportation members discuss union pride for BE4ALL challenge
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 Bills Pass Thanks to Teamwork and Communication
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.
SMART-TD Stands with FRA in Defense of Two-Person Crew Rule in Federal Appellate Court
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.
Coal trains roll as Michigan power plant gets a lifeline
Powder River coal will continue to flow from Wyoming to Michigan, thanks to an order from the Trump Administration to keep the J.H. Campbell Power Plant in West Olive, Michigan operational for another 90 days. Keeping Campbell open means keeping us on the job and keeping the lights on in Michigan. Read on for the details.
SMART-TD Calls for Legislative Action After Firearm Incident Involving Keolis Crew Member
After a Keolis conductor was assaulted on the job last week, the need to pass transit safety legislation in Massachusetts is more urgent than ever. Current law only protects employees working for public transit authorities but doesn't include their counterparts who work for private companies. Read on to learn what happened and how SMART-TD leaders are reviving the call to pass this vital safety legislation.
Who to call if you are injured or retaliated against for reporting a safety violation on the railroad
If you are new to the railroad or are fortunate enough to have never been injured at work, you may not know about a key protection the union provides: a pool of pre-vetted lawyers who can help if you need them. Sara Youngdahl, our DLC coordinator, explains what the Designated Legal Counsel (DLC) is and when you should reach out.