Category: Front Page — TD
Transportation-oriented posts to appear on the front page of the main site and in news feeds.
“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.
Recommit to the Work Ahead this MLK Day
While much of the country enjoys a day off, SMART-TD members are doing what we’ve always done: showing up, standing together, and continuing the work. Join us in recommitting, today and every day, to the unending pursuit of justice, solidarity, and dignity for us all. Read on to learn how MLK’s legacy endures in these common goals.
Federal Protection for Train Crews Promised by Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act
As transit workers across the country continue facing the near-daily threat of assaults on the job, a new bipartisan bill endorsed by SMART-TD would make the assault of passenger rail workers a federal crime. Read on to learn more about the bill, including why this is only the first step in protecting all members of our union.
New Rail Safety Bill Addresses East Palestine “Vent and Burn” Failures
As the third anniversary of the East Palestine, Ohio derailment approaches, SMART-TD has endorsed the Under Pressure Act. Introduced Jan. 15, 2026, the bipartisan bill is an important step in safely responding to tank cars involved in a derailment. Read on to learn why this is important for us all.
Philadelphia Bus Operator Reinstated by Arbitration Victory
Brother Rasool Aleem is back to work with full back pay after a wrongful dismissal. SMART-TD won in arbitration by knowing the contract and refusing to be intimidated by the other side. Read on to learn more about Aleem’s decisive victory in Philadelphia.
Are You Registered to Vote? Check Your Status Today!
Midterm elections are coming this November. Check and if necessary, update your voter registration information. Read on for instructions, as well as how to review any candidate's voting record. There is no better way to verify whether a candidate is with us or against us than checking their records.
CSX ENDS OPERATION REDBLOCK
On Wednesday, CSX Announced that it's dismantling Operation RedBlock, ending a nationally recognized, union-run safety and substance abuse prevention program that for more than four decades saved lives and kept trains moving safely. Read on to see why rail labor leaders and safety advocates warn that abandoning this trusted, non-punitive program puts workers, communities, and the rail industry at greater risk.