Category: Front Page — TD
Transportation-oriented posts to appear on the front page of the main site and in news feeds.
What Website Resources Are Most Important to You? Send Us Your Suggestions
What resources and information on the SMART website are most important to you? Can you find what you need quickly and easily? As we get ready to update the site, your feedback is critical. How can this tool serve you as effectively as possible? Read on to share your feedback.
Local 1258 Earns an “A” for Inaugural Backpack Drive
SMART-TD Local 1258 (Elgin, Illinois) delivered 24 fully filled backpacks for the Hanover Park School District after its first-ever backpack drive. Read on to learn what spurred the idea and how the local went the extra mile to give back to their community.
SMART General President Michael Coleman’s statement on ICE detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
On Monday, August 25, Kilmar Abrego Garcia attended a mandatory check-in with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in Baltimore, where he was detained. Read SMART General President Michael Coleman's response.SMART General President Michael Coleman’s statement on reports that Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released to his family
Following reports Friday that Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been freed from Putnam County Jail and is on his way to Maryland to be reunited with his family, SMART General President Michael Coleman issued this statement.
Local 1741 Ratifies Trio of Strong Agreements
Members of Local 1741 (San Francisco, California) notched several big wins in their new agreements while standing firm against the company’s attempts to get what it wanted at the workers’ expense. They join a growing list of SMART-TD locals enjoying recently ratified new contracts. Read on for details.
Cheaper to Burn Bridges than Inspect Them: Documentary Reveals Railroad Negligence
A new hard-hitting video from the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism reveals how the railroads’ widespread neglect of their bridges put our communities at risk and why that problem is about to get much worse if we don’t do something to stop it. Read on to see what we can do to spread the word.
Union Pacific Deemed “Serial Violator” of FRSA, OSHA Slaps Railroad with Hefty Penalty
A recent case underscores why the right legal representation is critical if you are punished for reporting a safety violation or injury on the railroad. Representation can be the difference between winning or losing when your job is on the line. Read on for a real-world example.
Make Plans to Attend a Regional Training Seminar Today!
If you haven’t attended a SMART-TD Regional Training Seminar (RTS), start planning now. Today is your last day to book a hotel room at the discounted rate for the Anaheim RTS before registration closes next week. Members can also now register for the Atlanta RTS, which is set for October 27-30. Read on for registration details and other important information.