Category: Front Page — TD
Transportation-oriented posts to appear on the front page of the main site and in news feeds.
Bad Actors to be Restrained Thanks to New SMART-TD-backed Transit Bill
California joins a growing list of states where SMART-TD members are fighting for stronger protections for transit operators, employees, and passengers. Read on to learn what changes could be coming to current law that would ensure our members’ enhanced safety.Nebraska Reforms Standards for Rail Crew Transportation
We tell our kids not to get into a stranger’s car because they might be a drug addict or a sex offender, but it turns out our Railroaders need to take that same advice when getting into Railroad-provided crew cabs! Read on to see how Nebraska SLD Andy Foust fought to clean up the rules that regulate who can be hired to drive crew vans in his state. SMART-TD is now working to make similar changes nationwide.Show Your Pride, Win Shirts for Your Entire Local
Share your local pride and compete for free shirts for your local in SMART-TD's first ever Local Pride T-shirt Contest. Read on to learn how to submit a shirt and how much your local can win.
Where Do You Get Your News? Help SMART-TD Meet You There
Whether it’s Facebook, TikTok, or another site, SMART-TD is calling on all members to share where they get their news so your union can deliver timely updates directly on the platforms you already use. From safety alerts to contract negotiations, read on to learn how you can help strengthen communication, share your stories, and keep every member informed and connected.
Senate Strikes Down Spending Bill’s Harmful AI Provision
This week, the Senate removed a dangerous provision from its version of the soon-to-be-signed spending bill that would have put the jobs of our bus drivers and operators at risk of being lost to unchecked AI regulations. Read on to learn how this small but significant win motivates us for the larger fight that lies ahead.