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Category: Front Page — TD
Transportation-oriented posts to appear on the front page of the main site and in news feeds.
Tentative agreement in lieu of a “National Agreement”
A message from SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson clarifying the Tentative Agreements for CSX, NS, and BNSF members: a breakdown of wage increases and enhanced benefits without sacrificing work rules, all while ensuring job security for conductors.
Assistance needed for members affected by Hurricane Helene
The TD Disaster Relief Fund and SMART Disaster Relief are working to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. Please donate if able or reach out if assistance is needed.
SMART-TD stands in solidarity with Longshoremen as they prepare to strike
Action may close port terminals from Maine to Houston as longshoremen demand their fair share of profits, quality of life and protection from automation. The strike could halt half of the goods that enter or exit the US. While we can’t join them, we can support their action. Stay safe and show our solidarity because we are fighting the same fight.
Leaders in D.C. to Canadian Class Is: Get to work on sick leave … NOW!
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su express frustration with CN and CPKC railroads' lack of progress on negotiating paid sick leave.
SMART-TD Transit Union welcomes FTA’s historic directive to combat operator assaults
Our multi-year effort to protect our bus and transit membership takes a significant step ahead when FTA announces its first directive to stop operator assaults.
Bus operator summons SWAT team in LA bus hijacking
SMART-TD Transit Union member safe after he alerted police to fatal shooting, hijacking aboard LACMTA bus.
Amtrak agreement ratified by 3-to-1 margin
A new 7-year agreement delivers improved pay, training and healthcare to over 2,100 SMART-TD members.
SMART-TD, ATDA & BLET jointly endorse Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio
On Sept. 23, 2024, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers, Transportation Division (SMART-TD), the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) jointly endorsed Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate.