Category: Front Page — TD
Transportation-oriented posts to appear on the front page of the main site and in news feeds.
SMART-TD election results: President Ferguson, all Vice Presidents re-elected
SMART-TD retains the momentum built over the past five years under President Jeremy Ferguson and his leadership team. “This union is winning on all accounts, across the board, including in arbitration, negotiations and mediation,” Ferguson said in his acceptance speech. Elections were held August 11 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The massive railroad and transit union remains focused on member safety, quality of life and upcoming contract negotiations.
SMART-TD Bus Department overcomes obstruction, impresses new operators
Nice try, First Student, but SMART-TD is here to stay. TD bus and transit union Local 1909 rolled out the red carpet despite being turned away from a recent new employee orientation.
Senator to UP: We want answers about corrupted safety study
Time runs out for Union Pacific as the U.S. Senate demands an answer about manipulation of responses to an FRA safety review.
SMART-TD Statement on Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024
SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson and TD’s National Legislative Department proudly endorse Congressman Troy Nehls’ bill known as the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024.
SMART-TD, regulators testify that railroads can’t be trusted to regulate themselves
SMART-TD, speaking for the operating crafts alongside agency chiefs Amit Bose (FRA), Jennifer Homendy (NTSB) and others, discussed the consequences of East Palestine and the dire need for new rail safety legislation in the United States. Bottom line: Railroads are not to be trusted.
K.C. bus agreement follows SMART-TD’s focus on coaching local officers
A Kansas City transit union secures massive raises after a negotiation bootcamp with a SMART-TD vice president. “Not only did this help in negotiating this agreement, but it’s also made me more effective in representing my members on the property in day-to-day operations” – Ethel Maze, Local 1704 presidentSection 6 suggestions deadline is July 24
In order for your Section 6 proposal to be cataloged and considered by the union's review committee, your proposal must be received in the Transportation Division office by the end of the day on July 24, 2024.
GP Coleman to SMART-TD NTS attendees: “We will fight for the membership”
SMART General President Michael Coleman addressed attendees at the SMART Transportation Division National Training Seminar (NTS) in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 9th, reiterating the solidarity that powers our union and committing himself fully to winning the pay, dignity, safety [...]