Category: Front Page — TD
Transportation-oriented posts to appear on the front page of the main site and in news feeds.
General President Coleman’s statement on the shooting of Alex Pretti
"This cannot stand. We cannot have government agents killing people in the street. We cannot have people afraid to go to work because of what’s happening outside their doors. We cannot sit back and let government agencies dictate the everyday lives of working people without facing any consequences."
New Documentary Features California Local 1741 Bus Operators
A new documentary features the members of Local 1741 (San Francisco) and their role in an important time period in labor history. “School Bus Movie” explores San Francisco School Bus Operators’ fight for justice in the 1970s. Directed by the son of a retired SMART-TD member, the documentary makes it clear that the struggles and lessons from the past still hold true today. Read on to learn more about the film and its SMART-TD connection.
WATCH: Railroaders Meet Life’s Risks Head-On
Dedicated to protecting SMART-TD members on and off the job, Louisiana State Safety & Legislative Director Chris Christianson brings a safety-first mindset to everything he does. In addition to advocating for safer railroads, he works with American Journey Financial Life (AJFL) to help provide our members with another layer of protection when the unexpected happens. Read on and watch the SMART News clip to learn how Christianson’s commitment to safety extends beyond the workplace.
What Does $73.16/Hour Actually Mean?
Here is a conservative and fair snapshot of what railroading paid at a Class I railroad in 2024. It doesn’t rely on overtime assumptions or best-case scenarios. It is just complete, verifiable data. So when you're at the bar and hear the longshoremen bragging about the $65/per hour they are going to make in 2030, just know that you were pulling in $73.16 two years ago and have had two raises since.
“We take care of each other:” SMART Army builds custom wheelchair ramp for TD brother
After SMART-TD member Dave Garringer suffered a life-threatening injury on the job, he "didn't see any light" at the end of the tunnel. That's when the Local 71 SMART Army showed up to build a custom wheelchair ramp for their brother in need; now, "we're not in a tunnel anymore," Garringer said.
New Jersey Leads with Rail Safey Law
As one of his last official acts before leaving office, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the recently passed railroad safety bill into law. SMART-TD celebrates the victories achieved in this legislation and Governor Murphy's support for working families throughout his tenure. Read on for details.
“The Safety Program That Works — And Why Railroads Won’t Use It”
The constant drive to climb the ladder (and to avoid being fired) felt by railroad managers almost always translates into scare tactics that keep workers silent and the big bosses oblivious to reality. The FRA had a solution. Read on to learn why it was scrapped, and how things are probably going to get much worse before they get any better.
Jobs Still Protected After Merger Delay
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) finds errors with the proposed merger application between the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Read on for details about the decision and what this means for our members.